OT/OOC

I have been thinking, perhaps too much, about what sort of temple the Goddess of Chance would have. Certainly, devoting one's worship to such a being would be... chancy at best. It is said in Terry Pratchett that her temples have all decayed or were destroyed shortly after they were made, as the wheel of fortune cannot turn only one way, not even for those who choose to walk her path. She is a true chaotic neutral goddess, giving as much as she takes, for the euphoria of winning is lessened without the despair of total loss. She can follow the law as easily as abandon it, but most who follow in her path are tempted outside the law. Gambling happens even where it is banned. It is a very human thing to hope for better, and to try to find an easy random way to have everything fall into your lap. Few forget that in order to win something, someone else has to lose, and more lose than win.

Not for her is the incense filled great hall with stained glass windows, nor should there be an altar for sacrifice. I can picture instead a craps table or something like, and a shrouded oracle will instead cast the dice of the seeker's fate. Maybe you will roll the double 6, and leave the temple knowing your endeavors must prosper. Maybe you'll roll snake eyes, and have your life or lands forfet. It's Chance. It's not a sure thing. You cannot cheat a god. Perhaps she will accept the offerings of cards or dice or unclaimed wager tickets. Perhaps her attendants will offer decks and dice for sale.

Or perhaps, it's just another tavern in an already crowded city, and a reckless few feel more daring there- more sums change hands in gambling there than elsewhere. Or possible even throw in Love, for some think finding true love is a real gamble, that it'll work or last or stay true. I like it best when her name is never mentioned, and to offer her a prayer is to invite her gaze- but certainly does not guarantee her smile.

She is fun to ponder, but I have no story for her now. We shall see.  ¶ 5:17 PM