Serathis, The Trickster

Basics:

• Domains: Deception, Chaos, Luck, Illusions

• Symbol: A mask, half black and half white, with a winking eye.

• Appearance: Serathis is portrayed as a lithe, androgynous figure constantly shifting forms. Sometimes a laughing rogue, sometimes a beguiling woman, they carry a jester’s staff and wear a mask that hides their true face.

Lore & Mythology:

Serathis thrives in the gray areas of morality, embodying both deception and fortune. Legends tell of Serathis tricking gods and mortals alike, twisting their fates with a roll of the dice.

Serathis played a crucial role during the war with Fallen One by sowing confusion among the monsters and manipulating key battles, although their methods were unpredictable and often left as much chaos as they solved.

Serathis represents the idea that life itself is a gamble, and sometimes, bending the truth is necessary to survive.

Worship:

Worship of Serathis is less formal than other gods, often done in secret or in moments of desperation. Rogues, thieves, and those who rely on their wits over brute strength often offer prayers to Serathis before making deals or engaging in risky ventures. Shrines to Serathis are small, hidden in alleys or gambling dens, where offerings of coins, dice, or masks are common.

• Daily Worship: Followers pray to Serathis for luck or guidance before embarking on risky endeavors. Dice rolls or drawing cards are common methods to determine Serathis’ favor.

• Festivals:

- Night of Masks: A chaotic, city-wide festival where everyone dons masks and engages in playful deception and trickery. For one night, laws are loosened, and trickery is not only permitted but encouraged.

Boons & Curses:

• Boons: Serathis grants luck, quick wit, and the ability to deceive those around you. Successful tricksters may find themselves escaping impossible situations or turning the tide of fortune in their favor.

• Curses: Those who take advantage of Serathis’ gifts without offering tribute are doomed to suffer from misfortune, their own lies backfiring and leaving them at the mercy of fate.

Fun Facts:

• Changing Faces: It’s said Serathis has no true face and takes on a new form each time someone prays to them, appearing to each worshipper in a way they most expect.

• Fortune’s Favor: Gamblers often invoke Serathis before throwing dice, believing that if Serathis is pleased, they can change the course of fate in their favor.