Cyphus
Cyphus is probably one of the most misunderstood gods in the pantheon. There are too many variations of his persona to narrow it down.
Although he is a god of chance, he is generally viewed as well meaning and good natured. Although some will say he is focal and greedy, those who follow him, tend to be unconcerned if fate tends to go with them or against them. They then make prayers and offerings to Cyphus in hopes to change their luck. Other followers will ask for a blessing from Cyphusl when starting a new business venture. While some will curse his name at a roulette table. He is viewed as a god with a wicked sense of humor.
He has since became a god of trade as well, with many merchants offering coin to Cyphus at altars to improve their odds.
Legends tell that Cyphusl became a god simply by chance. How exactly, is disputed. Some believe he made a deal with a devil of a card game. Other believe he stumbled upon a genie in a bottle. A small few believe he saved a god against a old one. To his followers it doesn’t matter, what does matter is how his dice tend to roll.
He is opposition to no one. He prefers to let his dice decided who he sided with.
Divine Domains
Trickery
Divine Symbols & Sigils
The Coin
A single coin is often used in depictions of Cyphus. It holds two major meanings to those that follow the god. First it represents trade and wealth, many merchants will keep their first earned coin and have it blessed by a priest of Cyphus. It also represents luck, often in rites the act of flipping the coin is seen as appeasement to the god.
Rainbows
This natural act is seens as a good omen or blessing on any endeavour that it happens to shine over. This has made many of the priesthoods of Cyphus wear vibrant colors of the rainbow.
Tenets of Faith
Wishing Well
Seen in many temple to Cyphus around the continent, a "Wishing Well" is a sight where many will ask for blessings and offer prayers. For this to be effective, one most offer up something of vaule or they consider lucky. This is usually a coin but can be something as simple as a lucky stone or trinket.
The Bet
Cyphus loves a good game of chance, the bigger the risk the better. The Bet is a ritual that is performed by the most darring of Cyphus followers. A priest open the ceremony in front of a mirror or well, saying prayer and stating what the terms of the bet happen to be. Should the one the ceremony is being preformed for succeed in his venture, whatever that may be, good luck and fortune will follow.
The Deal
Many Acoyltes of Cyphus are brought in to help negotiate buisness deals. They help make sure both sides are getting a fair deal will bless the deal. This ceremony involes a blessing, the terms stated and a handshake. This handshake is considered the binding of the rite. Should either break the agreement, well then the followers of Cyphus keep track of you and buisness seems to dry up.
White Animals
Should a white animal cross your path you are blessed by good fortune and protected accorrding to followers of Chypus. This has lead to some temples keeping some doves or similar animals at their temple.
Broken Mirrors
To a person who worships Chypus, a broken mirror is a extermely bad omen. Should a mirror break whie you are gazing into it, you are considered cursed by Cyhpus.
Double Headed Coins and Loaded Dice
A taboo among the the faithful but also something that is sought out by many, in the hopes of enchanting it with divine magic as it seems they hold potent magic to those in the faith that wield them; though this has proven to be a 'double edged sword' as once it is revealed to be used, nothing but bad luck follows the coin or dice.
Holidays
The Day of the Gambit
Celebrated on the first full moon of spring. A day dedicated to taking risks. Communities host festivals featuring games of chance—dice, cards, and wheel spins. Even the most cautious individuals are encouraged to make bold decisions, whether in love, business, or other ventures.
Rituals:
Participants roll dice at shrines of Cyphus to "test their luck" for the coming year.
Merchants offer discounts or roll dice to determine their customers' final price.
Priests of Cyphus might host lotteries where the "winner" receives a boon or blessing.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Usually he is pictured as human, until you ask a dwarf, who will adamantly say he is one of his own.
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