The being called [url=www.artstation.com/artwork/LPJAK]Mater Lei[/url] acts as doormaster and concierge to the universe. Without her consent nothing can enter the universe from beyond, and no-one can leave until their allotted Time. It is said that she acts in the interests of Fate, though what these might be is inscrutable, perhaps even to her.

The Door through which the first gods enter the universe comes in many forms. Each god that enters the universe does so in a unique way- Some rise from pools, others hatch from eggs; some dream their way into reality, others simply take shape in the void; some are reincarnated, and yet others are stillborn.

The physical location of the Door is hidden in the depths of an ancient vault, and cruelly guarded by Mater Lei. Of her two Avatars, [url=http://oollnoxlloo.tumblr.com/post/128252474902]Alto[/url], a being of pure Light, is said to hold the Key, and [url=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/x08x1]Malkut[/url], a being of pure Force, is said to hold the Lock.

Punctual yet notoriously unreliable, Mater Lei hears all requests and considers every question posed to her, even the frivolous ones- but does not answer so many. Any god may approach her dwelling-place in order to ask favour, such as to retrieve something from beyond the universe, or allow them to leave it, or to grant them power, or relieve them of its burden. 

Sometimes these requests are granted freely, or on certain conditions. Often they are turned down. It is far safer, either way, to rely on one's own power. Mater Lei has been known to lie and cheat on her deals, and her letters are not lacking in razorblades.

While otherwise much like any other god, Mater Lei has been present since the birth of the universe, and curates mysteries even older than that. Her vault is filled with secrets and relics of the most ancient kind. Do not take this temptation lightly. Although far from infinite, Mater Lei commands tremendous power, and responsibility for her things will fall on the shoulders of any pantheon with the hubris to depose her.