The Amaranthine of predation and guile, Kren is
portrayed as a great fox-like beast, whose form is
usually obscured by shadows. The only known parts
of her form are her fangs and her eyes, glinting as they catch
the light. Kren appears in many tales, as often a villain as a
hero, and even then it is rare that her motives are laudable.
Yet, one can learn from Kren, for her stories often demonstrate
how hubris can be exploited, how heroes can be laid low, and
how there is no weapon so deadly as flattery.
The patron spirit of the vulpin, Kren teaches them to walk
the line between savagery and sophistication, and how and
when each should be used. For many other humblefolk she
demonstrates the value of cunning, showing that no creature is
so wise or mighty that they cannot be taken advantage of.
Stories of her origin are often vague and contradictory.
A popular vulpin myth tells that Kren came from a time
before life existed on Everden. That she was an ancient force,
ready to feast on a world full of new and fresh meat, who
simply awoke when the Dawnmother and Nightfather set
creation in motion. Others believe she was the first vulpin,
who ascended from an ordinary fox. As the story goes, Kren
tricked the Dawnmother into allowing her to watch over the
Amaranthine’s two divine feathers. Kren ate a single feather
and became the Amaranthine of guile. This is why the Dawnmother only carries one feather in her beak
Kren isn’t worshiped in the same way as other Amaranthine. Rather, Kren is invoked in stories to teach
the dangers of
vainglory. Many outlaws keep shrines to her patronage. These
individuals include thieves, smugglers, and purveyors of black
market goods. Priests of Kren use her stories to teach others
how to be crafty and cunning, but also to be cautious of the
wiles of others. There are those, however, who invoke Kren
for dark rites and rituals to gain power for themselves. Kren is
always ready to make bargains with such supplicants, but all
who do are fated to be devoured by her when their lives finally
come to an end