Moquel (Moe-Quell)

The Gold Seeker (a.k.a. The Traders Friend, The Trade Lord, The Watcher of Market, The Far Traveled)

Divine Domains

Trade, Prosperity

The primary domain of Moquel. He is concerned with the flow of trade and prosperity throughout the realm. Allowing all to be able to lay eyes upon the riches of the many cultures of the realm. Trading is nothing short of a game to Moquel having it be termed the Great Competition by his faithful. Those who take part in The Great Competition do so with fairness and honor..

Journey, Travel

Trading takes one all across the realm. This means long trips and time away from others, and protection for those who roam pursuing The Great Competition. By trading the realm becomes more connected and thus more take part in the Great Competition.

Luck, Good Luck, Fortune

Despite the best planning and forecasting the Great Competition can change on a whim. What may have been a profitable venture, becomes a dead asset, and what was a sunk investment becomes is met with a boom in demand. Moquel is the invisible hand that guides The Great Competition, and thus is a patron of luck and fortune for the financially inclined.

Holy Books & Codes

The Journeys of the Trader King

A fictional book of the tales of a great trader who earned his fortune following the will of Moquel and remaining faithful to him. What makes this book holy is the author who is the Great Sultan of Al-Jazarad. He is believed to have been an avatar of Moquel, or at the very least an aspect of him.

The Scrolls of Gold

These scrolls are a set of orders made by Moquel which outlines the general rules of The Great Competition as well as how to remain in his good graces. Things such as monopolies and extortion are strictly forbidden, as well as collusion to manipulate The Great Competition.

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Holy Symbol

Golden Scales

Favored Weapon

The Scimitar

Favored Animal

The Mongoose

Colors

Gold

Silver

Tenets of Faith

Trade is the most holy road to enrichment

There are many ways one can acquire wealth, but mercantilism is highest among all else. To trade and conduct business is to enrich not only yourself but the whole of the community as well.

Increasing general prosperity brings happiness to the intelligent folk.

When conducting trade you increase the prosperity of all in the area. The flow of money and goods allows others to make use of the new capital and increase the overall status of the realm. Those who are able to capitalize on the new found prosperity and among the intelligent and will find joy.

Restrict not honest trade, but destroy dishonest practices.

Do not mistake the honest and noble trader and merchant, for the monopolizer and the charlatan. For the will of Moquel to spread one must allow all to succeed and fail in the Great Competition.

Give freely to businesses and beggars

What use is money if it is not used. It should be spread to all so that they may take part in the Great Competition. To hoard wealth is to fall into greed, and out of the embrace of Moquel.

Venerate Moquel as to know him is to know fortune

The Great Competition is ever changing and unpredictable, and beholden only to Moquel. He refuses to play favorites and instead only watches from his throne. However should you please him a small nudge to your favor may be gifted.

Fortune favors the bold

Take risks, travel far, and don't allow yourself to become content with safe bets. To become a part of the Great Competition

Holidays

The Days of Trade

1st of the Month of Harvest- the 14th of The Month of Harvest

10/1-10/14

A week-long festival held in the cities of the faithful. Money is freely spent during this time to increase the flow of coins and therefore The Great Competition. Traders from all over will travel to these festivals as they are almost always cleaned out and left a great deal wealthier.

The Time of the Journey

Every 6 years on the Summer Solstice to Fall Equinox

5/14-9/14

Trade and travel go hand in hand. On the Eve of the solstice the most devoted of Moquel pack their bags with their most valuable belongings, and the necessary supplies. The things they can't pack they will sell. Once all is prepared they head out on a long journey of trade and discovery. The traveler will spend their time trying to sell and trade their valuables in order to acquire more money and capital. On the day of the equinox they return home, those who make a profit are believed to have the favor of moquel, and those who make double their money are seen as some of the most favored of Moquel’s followers. While those who make no profit or break even are believed to have fallen out of favor with Moquel and therefore must undertake penece of be forever barred from passing to the Great Bazaar upon death.

Divine Goals & Aspirations

Moquel aims to spread gold throughout the realm and improve trade among all intelligent folk. Those who wish to not trade shall not gain fortune, and those who lie and steal to make gold will find no love from him.

Mental characteristics

Gender Identity

Male

Divine Classification

Deity

Alignment

Lawful Neutral

Pronouns

He/Him