Faced with Solam's question, Eilistraee was exceptionally resolute.
"I understand how divine portfolios and divine sparks work, and I have an exceptionally wealth of experience in spreading the faith. More importantly, unlike those newly ascended gods, I was born a god, and I have existed for tens of thousands of years. I understand better than anyone else what gods are. I think I can do it!"
"But you still don't even understand what Redemption is. How are you supposed to do it? You can't consolidate a divine portfolio along a path you fundamentally don't understand." Solam felt that, as her friend, it was only right to advise her in time. He had noticed that Eilistraee was becoming a little impatient. Perhaps recovering her strength had made her eager to act?
"No! I've encountered it—indeed, you could say it was what I pursued all my life! What I sought before was to help the Drow escape my vicious mother and return to the path of goodness. I hoped the Drow could live in harmony with all surface races on this continent. What I sought was Redemption!"
Solam's persuasion had no effect whatsoever. Instead, Eilistraee grew more determined the more she spoke, becoming agitated by the end. Only now did she realize how perfectly this divine portfolio of Redemption suited her. This was exactly what she had always pursued.
"Besides, don't you think my current followers are the best example of Redemption? In the eyes of most people on the continent, what should my werewolf and lizardfolk followers be like? They should be cruel, savage, evil, and mad. But look at them now! Where is there even the slightest trace of the evil races people imagine? Those White Werewolves are brave, simple, kind, and generous. And the lizardfolk? They are so civilized,