More than one deity… I repeated the words internally. I was frustrated that finding Lilith would be far more difficult than I’d hoped, but I was also puzzled. I didn't understand how two deities had managed to share the same Authority.
It wasn't a question I could ask V without exposing my ignorance - I had already shown more of my vulnerabilities than I wanted to. So instead, I activated Guidance.
[Authority & Domain]
Two deities cannot hold the same Authority. However, an exception may occur if an Authority holder is inactive for a long time and a creature from their domain manages to ascend.
To ascend, a mortal must meet the requirements set by the Authority’s owner and receive a portion of that god’s divinity to accept their servant’s mark. However, if the god refuses or is unable to grant divinity, the ascended being is freed from the god’s influence and obtains a portion of the Authority instead.
Verde, be careful when letting your believers ascend. While strong, loyal subjects are a great help, if your mark on them isn't absolute, they may one day challenge you to steal your divinity. For a mortal to become a true deity, they must ultimately defeat their god.