Mantle of Woe

Item from A Practical Guide to Evil by ErraticErrata

Catherine's cloak — stitched from the banners of defeated enemies, once containing Akua Sahelian's bound soul, the physical symbol of everything the Black Queen has conquered and carried.

Also known as: Mantle of Woe, the Mantle

What They Know

• Stitched from enemy banners — each strip represents a defeated foe. Catherine's signature garment and symbol
• Contained Akua Sahelian's bound soul for much of the series — Akua could emerge as a shade to advise Catherine
• After Akua was freed, the Mantle retained its symbolic weight — a walking trophy case of the Black Queen's victories

Connections

• worn_by — catherine
• once_contained — akua

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