Rao

Rao: Rao's priesthood enjoys disproportionate influence at Belvor's court and among some provincial rulers, not least because of Velunese influence. Often, powerful men listen to Rao's priests rather sullenly, but listen they must. These men are wise. Veluna is Furyondy's banker and Rao is widely revered there. Canon Vendenn of Chendl is a powerful voice, a good friend of the Velunese ambassador. Canon Schyendorf of the Gold County is a rising star of this priesthood. Her words are much appreciated by Belvor, since she urges Countess Rhavelle to harmony of purpose with other provincial rulers. Rao is no deity of peasant or warrior, but his priests' urging to careful thought and planning and against hasty action often dovetail with those of St. Cuthbert's priests, and the two get on better in Furyondy than they often do elsewhere.