Apparently when Shelyn was done having Her way with Abadar, She turned matters over to Her lost brother Zon-Kuthon, who was next in line for forcing a rapebaby into Abadar.
If all of this is in any way related to Mariona, then she had a much theologically richer sexual fantasy life than Esta had heretofore suspected.
...does dath ilan want to expand on this 'Keeper' business, the word sounds like it has depth?