Barozan

Barozan: The Golden Tongue

 

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  Domains: Trickery, Knowledge Alignment: Neutral Titles: The Golden Tongue, Lord of the Marketshade, Whisper of the Deal
 

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Overview

Barozan is the god of merchants, swindlers, negotiators, and silver-tongued dreamers. Where others see rules, he sees loopholes — and where others see silence, he hears opportunity. His worship spans from bustling markets to smoky backroom deals, from street performers to royal advisors. To honor Barozan is not merely to seek coin — it is to master the art of persuasion, to spin truth into profit, and to dance on the fine edge between honesty and advantage.
 

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Mythology

  The First Bargain: Legend claims Barozan struck the first deal ever made — trading a secret for a name, and a shadow for a voice. From that moment, the art of negotiation was born.
  The Golden Gamble: In one tale, Barozan wagered his divine voice in a game of riddles with a demon of silence. He won by convincing the demon to speak — thus defeating it without saying a word.
  The Walking Shadow: Barozan’s shadow is said to move independently, slipping into forbidden places, whispering truths in dreams, and brokering pacts in his absence. Some say this shadow is his true self — and the body merely a projection.
 

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Appearance

Barozan appears as a tall, dark-skinned figure draped in embroidered robes of copper and indigo, laden with golden jewelry and etched tattoos that shimmer and shift like ink in water. His eyes gleam like polished obsidian, and his voice is smooth as poured honey. His dreadlocks are bound in golden rings, and his grin is both kind and cunning.
 

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Symbol

A coin engraved with a mouth on one side and an eye on the other — the tongue to charm and the eye to watch the deal.
 

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Worship and Practices

  Rituals: – Whispered prayers before entering any negotiation or contract – Offering a coin into a hidden place (e.g. under a stone, into a drain) before a high-stakes deal – Storytelling contests in his honor where lies and truths mix freely
  Temples or Shrines: – Hidden alcoves in marketplaces, merchant halls, and ports – The Grand Dome of Deals in Zerfai — a temple where no contract is binding unless witnessed by Barozan’s flame
 

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Clergy and Orders

  Dealwrights: Priests who serve as witnesses to oaths and bargains, ensuring divine oversight of important pacts.
Tonguebinders: Charismatic clerics or bards who specialize in persuasion and secrets — often double as spies, lawyers, or mediators.
Shadowweavers: Rare mystics who commune with Barozan’s independent shadow. Some claim it speaks in riddles that predict betrayal or opportunity.
 

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Public Perception

Barozan is loved, feared, and respected — often all at once. To some, he is the saint of survival through wit. To others, he is a trickster who enables cheats and manipulators. Merchants and diplomats often leave a single coin on their tongue when sleeping, hoping for his blessing in dreams.
 

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Legacy

Barozan’s legacy is carved into the very foundation of cities and bazaars. He is the reason a clever word can be mightier than a blade, and why trust — once broken — echoes like thunder. Every deal struck in the shadows, every fortune built on charm, bears his mark.