Zilchus

Zilchus: The priesthood of Zilchus is not very powerful, but it exercises a subtle influence at many levels of Furyondian society. Humble merchants and those who merely sell a little of their surplus produce for a few silvers at the end of the week offer a copper or two to the local shrine or temple. Moneylenders and major merchants of the land also look to this priesthood and faith to protect their interests. In a nation which needs trade badly, and which has economic problems, Zilchus is a deity certainly worth beseeching. The priesthood of Zilchus urges Belvor not to go to war to recover the lost northern lands. But at the same time, they also urge him to be firm in his alliance with the Highfolk, to support trade through Highvale. Zilchus’ priests are also well-disposed towards Veluna, since Velunese trade is lucrative and Velunese merchants are honest men.

The main role of this priesthood is as a stabilizing factor, almost a reassuring element, in Furyondian life. Trade, business, making a living, these all still go on a daily basis. There is something simple, easily understood and reassuring about that to everyone from Belvor to the humblest peasant with a copper common in his pocket.