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 # The Scoundrel
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+## Father of Luck and Lies
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 **Alignment:** Chaotic Neutral \\
-**Domains:** domain1, domain2 \\
+**Domains:** Chaos, Death, Hospitality, Knowledge, Life, Protection, Trickery, “Luck” \\
-**Symbol:** brief description \\
+**Portfolio:** Luck, cheating, thievery, gambling, travel, entertainment, survival \\
-**Realm:** The Shifting Halls and Hills \\
+**Holy Symbol:** A playing card with a clipped corner, or a six-sided die with two sixes, both marked with a cat or fox \\
+**Realm:** The Shifting Halls and Hills, a fog-covered land of taverns, gambling dens, and winding hills \\
 **Ascended:** The Sunless Void \\
 **Status:** Alive, Actively Worshipped \\
-A shape shifting [[religion|god]] of thieves, gamblers, and travelers among other things. Frequently depicted as a male elf, The Scoundrel has also been known to take on the appearance of a cat or fox. Brief blurb.
+A shape-shifting [[religion|god]] of thieves, gamblers, travelers, and those who live by wit rather than strength. The Scoundrel is most often depicted as a male elf, though he frequently takes the form of a cat or fox.
-### Symbols
+He is rumored to wander the world in person, appearing as a vagrant, a gambler, or a well-dressed stranger passing through. Those who encounter him rarely realize who they have met.
-Expanded symbols, including omens, favored creatures, etc.
+#### Divine Influence
+The Scoundrel influences outcomes rather than forcing them.
-### Domains and Powers
+He nudges:
+  * odds in subtle ways
+  * moments of chance
+  * opportunities for clever action
-Expanded info about domains and powers.
+Those who invoke him may find:
+  * a fortunate turn of events
+  * a narrow escape
+  * an unexpected opportunity
-### Relationships
+These are not guarantees and it is highly recommended that people try to make their own luck when they can. How they try to skew the odds in their favor is up to them.
-Relationships and interactions with other gods.
+He favors those who:
+  * think quickly
+  * act creatively
+  * take risks
+He does not protect the careless, but he often rewards the clever.
+#### Signs and Associations
+**Animals:** Foxes, cats \\
+**Colors:** Black, silver, deep red \\
+**Objects:** Dice, cards, coins \\
+**Omens and Signs:**
+  * A near miss that should have gone worse
+  * A game that turns unexpectedly
+  * A stranger offering help with unclear motives
+  * A coin landing on its edge
+**Motifs:**
+  * Broken or incomplete shapes
+  * Marked dice or altered cards
+  * Crooked paths and hidden doors
+In all forms, The Scoundrel bears a blue or cloudy left eye and, when applicable, a broken tail.
+#### Manifestation
+The Scoundrel most often appears as:
+  * a wandering gambler
+  * a traveling thief
+  * a well-dressed stranger
+In animal form:
+  * a dark-furred cat with a crooked tail
+  * a black and silver fox with the same
+His left eye is always clouded, while his right is clear and brown. In humanoid form, the left eye is often replaced with a blue false eye.
+He is charming, approachable, and difficult to read. Even when recognized, he is rarely what he seems.
+----
 ### Worship
+The Scoundrel is widely invoked, though rarely as a primary deity outside of certain circles.
+**Common Followers:**
+  * Thieves and con artists
+  * Gamblers and risk-takers
+  * Travelers and wanderers
+  * Those seeking luck or protection from misfortune
+  * Individuals trying to avoid being robbed or cheated
+He is as often prayed to for protection *from* thieves as he is by thieves themselves.
-General description of common worshippers and maybe where they are tend to be.
+#### Tenets
+  * The world is not fair, learn how it works. It’s easier to cheat when you know the rules
+  * Luck favors those who act
+  * If you are going to cheat, be clever about it
+  * Take opportunities when they appear
+  * Help when you wish, especially if it makes things more interesting
 #### Clergy
+The Scoundrel has little formal clergy.
-Description of the clergy.
+Those who follow him tend to:
+  * operate independently
+  * travel frequently
+  * rely on wit rather than structure
+Some act as:
+  * guides for travelers
+  * organizers of games and wagers
+  * intermediaries in deals of questionable legality
+  * messengers of his will offering vague advice and doing odd tasks
+#### Affiliated Orders
+  * Informal networks of thieves and gamblers
+  * Traveling groups who share stories and information
+  * Hidden circles of those who track luck and probability
 #### Notable Temples
+There are no temples dedicated to the Scoundrel.
-If he had any cool temples I'd write about them here.
+He is more commonly honored in:
+  * taverns
+  * roadside shrines
+  * gambling halls
-#### Affiliated Orders
+----
-Any dedicated paladin orders, etc.
+### Rites
-#### Holy Days
+**Burial:**
+The dead must be buried within an hour’s travel of where their body was found.
-Key holidays.
+Three coins are placed:
+  * one over each eye
+  * one in the mouth
-#### Rites
+Their holy symbol must be gambled for at the next shared meal of at least three people.
-Various rites associated with the deity.
+---
-### Myths and Legends
+**To Ward Off Cheaters:**
+A coin is flipped and left where it lands, without adjusting it. A quiet request is then made that any ill intent be directed elsewhere.
-#### Ascension
+This does not prevent cheating, but may shift attention away from the petitioner.
-Ascension myths, if known.
+The coin is left until after the game it was invoked for is complete. Most people just abandon it and walk away, considering it a sacrifice for The Scoundrel.
-#### Some other myths.
+---
-Other stuff and legends about the god.
+**To Bless Cheating:**
+Before attempting to cheat at an important or high stakes game, a marked die or card is used in a mock game played against oneself.
+If the result favors the petitioner, it is taken as a good sign. If not, then they may want to reconsider how they plan to cheat, or not play at all until the next day.
+This rite does not ensure success, but it is considered lucky enough that it may make the consequences of getting caught less severe.
-===== The Scoundrel =====
+----
-God of entertainment, luck, thievery, cheating, thieves, scoundrels, and travelers.
-Primary avatars include a fox or cat. A shape shifter god who pretends to be hobos and well dressed gambling strangers. The animal forms of The Scoundrel always have a left eye that is cloudy, and a broken tail.
+### Myths and Legends
-Holy Symbol: A playing card with a clipped corner, or a six sided die with 2 sixes, either of which must have an icon of a cat or a fox.
+#### The Lost Eye
-Domains: Chaos, Death, Hospitality, Knowledge, Life, Protection, Trickery, "Luck"
+It is said that The Scoundrel lost his eye in a gamble with Valravn, and though he later won it back, the eye returned to him was not his own.
-Rites:
-Burial - The dead must be buried within an hour's travel from where their corpse was found. Three coins must be included with the burial, one on each eye and one within the mouth. Their holy symbol must be gambled for at the next meal that includes at least 3 people.
-To ward off cheaters -
+His original eye is said to still see for him, wherever it may be.
-To bless your cheating -
-Left eye is secretly missing. a fake one (blue)
+#### The Broken Tail
-Right eye is brown.
+One story claims he was caught stealing from a dragon while disguised as a cat, which twisted his tail.
-Cat - dark brown (appears black except in good light), left eye is cloudy, broken tail
+Another claims the injury came from a far more dangerous encounter involving a great leviathan that he attempted to swindle.
-Fox - black and silver, cloudy left eye, broken tail
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+#### The Wandering God
+Many stories tell of travelers encountering a helpful stranger who later vanishes, leaving behind either good fortune or mild misfortune.
+It is widely believed that The Scoundrel walks the world in person, though no one has ever been able to confirm or prove it.
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