Crucera, The Tradewinds

Crucera, The Tradewinds, is the goddess of trade and commerce and the arbiter of early economic theory. She is the only daughter of Arthedis, The Gleaming Tower and Estus, The Purifying Light and the eldest of their children. Often perceived by commoners as the patron of the wealthy and powerful, Crucera's image has largely been co-opted by the ruling class - a conflict that her priests and clerics are forced to clarify with alarming regularity.
At the dawn of civilization, Crucera witnessed the disparity of resources between cultures - as well as within cultures - and believed that by developing financial relationships, especially trade, people of all cultures could be lifted up. This would prevent war and encourage cooperation. She negotiated and built the early trade routes of the world in hopes of achieving her vision of a thriving existence for all. But what she did not account for was the outsized greed of some mortals - who seemed to require more than everyone else. For thousands, perhaps millions of years, she has attempted to find a solution to this key problem, but has always been thwarted by the nature of her followers.
Still, Crucera's works preach equity for all and are often used as justification for the social programs of governments, as well as charities in her name - often run by her most dedicated and true-hearted adherents. Unfortunately, the proximity to power and money afforded to priests of Crucera has given them a reputation for corruption, even when it is not warranted - and there is much internal contention within the faith regarding how to interpret her teachings.
Crucera is often depicted as quiet and studious, though forthright in her beliefs. Her role in legend is less flashy than some of her brethren, but she has played a crucial role in many of the great conflicts before history - keeping the supply lines open for the mortal to be able to beat back foes like Tattarus, The Eyes in the Dark and Rach, The Bloody Ground.
She resides on Hevastus, The Eternal City, operating the Heart of Trade, the bank of the multiverse.

Divine Domains

Goddess of Trade and Commerce

Holy Books & Codes

• Walking The Gilded Path: Tells the story of Crucera's birth and her travels across the world, investigating the natural resources of the world, determining their value, and building trade routes between ancient civilizations to help encourage their exchange and improve everyone's access to these resources. It also discusses how she worked with her brothers - Qomos, The Open Book, Qanar, The Occluded Face and Phorarus, The Thought Engine - to develop these connections. 
• The Ethics of Economies: A deeper dive into Crucera's experimentations with different types of economies before the beginning of history. A thorough explanation of her attempt at ethical distribution. 

Divine Symbols & Sigils

• Wind In The Sails
• An Ox
• A Winding Stone Road
• A Coin With A Mark Through It
• A Pickaxe Lodged in a Vein of Iron
• A Ledger

Tenets of Faith

1. To all, what they need. 
2. Through exchange comes peace.
3. There shall be honesty in all negotiations.  
4. Wealth is an illusion of happiness.  
5. May all waters be calm, may all roads be clear. 

Holidays

• The Launch (1 Dalcrest): Marks the first day of Spring and a return to a climate conducive to trade. Especially celebrated in colder climates, such as The Baskan Isles 

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Crucera is often depicted as a pale-skinned woman of grace and poise and long golden hair, wearing a plain white dress and five bracelets on each of her forearms, each representing a valuable commodity - wood, iron, gold, copper, silver, etc. Every culture displays different bracelets, showing what they value. As with her mother, Arthedis, she has been known to take the form most comfortable to the people of a region and has no single true appearance.  
In statues and relief, she often holds out a hand containing three coins, while her other is closed around a fist of three more. Occasionally, as a joke, artists will include a third hand, slipping additional coins into her back pocket. This is not meant as a slight against Crucera herself, but against those who have warped her teaching.

Divine Classification

Goddess

Religions

• Church of the Eternal Court

Church/Cult

Church of the Eternal Court