Madis
Madis
God of Wealth, Cities, Trade and Industry
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His crow envoy
Madis is the very essence of wealth and prosperity, the force of commerce and industry that cannot be contained by the borders of nations or the limits of mortal ambition.
He is embodied by his Crow, an enigmatic beast called Shimmer, who serves as his envoy and messenger, carrying the god’s blessings to those who seek prosperity and fair trade. When he does manifest in full, Madis prefers to be seen as a mysterious figure resembling a Gnome merchant clad in silks and gold, his presence radiating the promise of wealth and the certainty of fair dealing.
In revealing himself, Madis features long, flexible arms that can encircle any amount of riches, their length adorned with all manner of golden bands that glimmer with gems and precious stones, each piece a testament to the god’s mastery over wealth and his understanding of its true value. His scales weigh equally, and his prosperity benefits all who come to him with honest intent and fair dealing.
His presence brings with it the clink of gold and the certainty that fair trade will always find its way.
Common Worship
Section titled “Common Worship”The followers of Madis are the keepers of commerce and the paragons of prosperity. Most of his clergy practice as merchants or guildmasters, but the Jeweled God is regarded by all who seek to build wealth and industry as the ultimate expression of fair dealing and the source of their commercial success.
Madis is called upon to bless trade agreements between nations and individuals alike, for his wisdom in matters of commerce is unmatched and his blessing ensures that all parties benefit from the exchange. With Madis’s blessing, cities can thrive and industry can bloom, creating prosperity that spreads like ripples across the oceans of civilization.
His temples are filled with peddlers and shoppers looking for a bargain, with the church taking only a nominal fee, for the Golden Crow understands that true wealth comes not from hoarding, but from the free flow of goods and services that benefits all.
Households can call his name where the blessing of the Jeweled God is needed to bless a purchase or the sale of a valuable item, for Madis watches over all transactions, great and small, ensuring that fairness prevails and that all parties receive their due.
Wherever wealth is sought and trade is conducted, Madis is called upon to guide the merchant and unleash the power of prosperity. Whether to grant some form of divine blessing or to provide the wisdom to make a fair deal, the Golden Crow receives countless prayers from those seeking to build wealth, establish trade, or ensure the success of their commercial ventures.
The followers of Madis are those who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of wealth, who have seen the power of industry and chosen to embrace it rather than shun it, and who have learned that fair dealing and honest commerce are more powerful than pure greed. They include merchants who travel the roads bringing goods to distant markets, traders who establish connections between nations, city dwellers who build the foundations of civilization, and those who have endured great trials and emerged stronger for having learned to trust in the power of industry and the inevitability of prosperity’s triumph.
Edicts
Section titled “Edicts”- Gather wealth
- Always bargain for a better price
- Guard traders on the road, they are doing the good work of civilization
Anathema
Section titled “Anathema”- Forego profits or offer services for free
- Destroy items of value