**Pantheon:** Solare Deities **Alignment:** True Neutral **Titles:** The Merchant’s Eye, The Golden Patron, The Silent Ledger **Symbol:** An eye carved into a square coin **Domains:** Knowledge, Arcana, Trickery --- ### Lore & Role Luskell is a divine being forged by [[Dijinus, God of Fire|Dijinus]] during the turbulent Age of [[Perserphina]], created to aid in the battle against the Chaos God and help rebuild the broken world. Where [[Dijinus, God of Fire|Dijinus]] is fire and force, Luskell is structure and commerce—the breath of civilization rising from ruin. Revered especially by dwarves and merchants, Luskell watches over commerce, markets, precious metals, and the growth of mortal industry. He is most often depicted as a hooded merchant clad in gray robes, blending into mortal cities, silently observing every trade. His golden eyes are said to see the truth behind every deal. Luskell encourages prosperity, but not without effort—he champions hard work, cleverness, and balance. His influence extends from bustling cities to remote trade posts, across merchant guilds, miners’ halls, and adventuring parties seeking treasure. Though his worship is strong in the [[Askaria|Askaria Empire]], many who profit from slavery demonize him, for Luskell opposes exploitation in trade. In contrast, the followers of [[Angoria]] and [[Perserphina]] in [[North Angoria|North Angoria]] see him as a rival, skeptical of his methods and goals. Luskell often finds himself at odds with the goddess Eshaul, who values preservation and the natural order. While they respect each other, their ideals frequently clash—Luskell seeks advancement through innovation and industry; Eshaul through harmony with nature. --- ### Tenets of Faith 1. **Embrace the evolution of industry.** 2. **Build your wealth.** 3. **Master commerce, but do not let greed control you.** --- ### Divine Goals & Aspirations - Aid mortals in achieving prosperity through honest trade and intelligent investment. - Encourage industrial growth and innovation. - Oppose monopolies, exploitation, and stagnant economies. - Help societies evolve toward efficiency, progress, and financial stability. --- ### Avatar & Appearance Luskell appears as a tall, calm figure cloaked in simple gray robes, with a golden gaze that pierces deception. He may look like a traveling merchant, blending into a crowd—his presence only recognized when the weight of his scrutiny is felt. Artists often depict him surrounded by ledgers, coins, and maps. --- ### Worship & Influence Luskell is most revered in the cities and markets of Solare. His followers include merchants, bankers, miners, inventors, explorers, and even dragons and dwarves who value wealth and craftsmanship. Temples to Luskell resemble trade halls or guild headquarters. His rites often involve symbolic acts of exchange: coin for wisdom, ore for knowledge, or gifts given in secret. Rural followers balance industry and agriculture, while adventurers call upon him for luck in treasure-seeking and fair barter. Despite some claims of greed, his followers often invest in their communities, fund projects, and support infrastructure. Luskell teaches that true wealth includes health, knowledge, and generosity. --- ### Blessing of Luskell (Player Feat) When a player devotes themselves to Luskell, they may receive this divine blessing: **Skill Bonuses:** - +2 to Persuasion, Insight, History, Deception, and Investigation - +2 to Charisma - +2 to Wisdom **Special Trait:** - Twice per day, if the player fails a saving throw, they may reroll it. **Cleric-Only Spellcasting Blessing:** Clerics who receive the Blessing of Luskell gain the following spells as bonus spells prepared at all times: - _Locate Object / Obscure Object_ - _Detect Magic_ - _Thaumaturgy_ - _Calm Emotions_ - _Enhance Ability_ - _Zone of Truth_ - _Dispel Magic_ - _Sending_ - _Divination_ --- ### Known Conflicts - **Eshaul, Goddess of Nature:** Luskell’s advancement of industry threatens the natural balance Eshaul protects. - **Religious Orders of [[Angoria]] & [[Perserphina]] (in [[North Angoria|North Angoria]]):** His emphasis on wealth and trade is seen as opposing divine virtue and faith. --- ### Common Sayings - "The coin sees all." - "Invest in tomorrow, but count your copper today." - "Even the gods trade favors." - "True wealth is knowing when to give." --- Luskell remains a symbol of progress, resilience, and smart ambition. His faithful do not hoard riches—they use them to grow, improve, and influence the world. To walk in his shadow is to always weigh the value of what is gained, what is lost, and what is possible.