Church of Tymora

Church of Tymora

The Church of Tymora is dedicated to the worship of Tymora, the goddess of good luck and fortune. Known as "Our Smiling Lady," Tymora's followers, called Tymorans, believe in embracing risk and trusting in the Lady's favor.

Organization and Beliefs

Tymoran temples are widespread across Faerûn, each operating independently and reflecting the preferences of their high priests or priestesses. Common symbols include the silver coin with Tymora's face surrounded by shamrocks, and clergy often wear blue and silver attire. The church is inclusive, viewing all races and genders as equals, though human women frequently hold higher ranks.

Tymorans advocate for boldness, encouraging individuals to take risks and place their trust in fate and the Lady's favor. They emphasize action over excessive planning, believing that fortune rewards the daring. Clergy members, known as "luckbringers," often assist adventurers by providing healing and minor magical items.

Rituals and Festivals

Key rituals include greetings where clergy touch each other's holy symbols after exchanging watchwords. To strangers, they say, "Life is short. Live it as Tymora means it to be lived!" with the response, "Dare all, and trust in the Lady." Among friends, the exchange is "Defy," answered by "Dare much."

Significant festivals include Midsummer, marked by daring adventures and revelry, and Starfall on the 22nd of Marpenoth, commemorating Tymora's birth and Tyche's destruction. During Starfall, clergy advancements are recognized, and it's considered the most sacred day in the Tymoran calendar.

Notable Temples and Locations

Tymoran places of worship are found throughout Faerûn, each with unique characteristics. Here are some notable temples:

• Lady's Hall – Located in Baldur's Gate, this temple was established soon after the city's founding and serves seafarers and traders seeking the Lady's favor.
• Lady's House – Situated in Arabel, Cormyr, this temple is known for its attempts to unify the church under a grand patriarch, a suggestion made by High Priest Daramos Lauthyr.
• Tower of Luck – Found in Waterdeep, this temple is a center for Tymoran worship in the city, offering blessings to adventurers and overseeing various contests and games of chance.

Orders Within the Church

The Church of Tymora includes several specialized orders:

• Fellows of Free Fate – A fellowship dedicated to countering the efforts of Beshaba, the goddess of bad luck, especially targeting her assassins known as the Black Fingers. Membership requires experience and dedication to the cause.
• Testers – Fanatical followers who take extreme risks to promote Tymora's worship, choosing challenging approaches to demonstrate the goddess's glory.
• Fatemakers – A heretical group believing that all luck deities are one and that mortals can influence luck through power. They include followers of various gods, including Tymora and Beshaba, and often collaborate for common goals.

Magical Items Associated with the Church

The Church of Tymora is linked to several magical items:

• Torque of Faith – A golden neck ring fashioned from interlocking coins, granting priests of Tymora enhanced luck abilities when worn.
• Luck Medallion of Tymora – An enchanted medallion that, when activated, creates a sphere rendering those within invisible and undetectable, providing haven and respite to the user.
• Symbols of Scorned Fate – Double-headed coins imbued with divine magic, protecting the owner from bad luck for a short period and enhancing combat effectiveness.

These items exemplify the church's emphasis on luck and fortune, aiding their followers in various endeavors.

Notable Figures in the Church

Several individuals have played significant roles within the Church of Tymora:

• Daramos Lauthyr – High Priest of the Lady's House in Arabel, known for his ambitious efforts to unify the church under a grand patriarch.
• Rathan Thentraver – A human cleric of Tymora and member of the Knights of Myth Drannor, recognized for his jovial personality and fearless nature.
• Zariel – An elven High Priestess from Waterdeep, known for blessing adventurers entering Undermountain and offering divine services in exchange for donations.

These figures have contributed to the church's influence and the spread of Tymora's teachings across the realms.

The Church of Tymora continues to inspire individuals to embrace risk, trust in luck, and live life to its fullest, embodying the spirit of their benevolent and capricious goddess.

Controlled Territories

• The Sheltering Hand

Notable Members

• Chancepriest Gothric Hallbarrow