Cults of Glorantha

Lokarnos

Gods of Wagons and Trade

He began as a humble peasant but became a deity in the Golden Age, and is now the Moving Planet as a reward for his hard work and loyal service. First inventing wagons and carts to bring his crops to his lord, he found other uses for his invention. In times of plenty, he loaded his cart with goods, taking what was surplus to where it was needed. In times of war, his wagons carried supplies for the armies of his Lord and Emperor. Having invented trade, he needed a method to track its value and he invented gold coins as a medium of exchange.

Among the Dara Happans, Lokarnos is the deity of wagons. By extension, he is also the god of commerce and profitable trade. He is usually depicted as a merchant in an archaic tunic making a peaceful gesture with one hand and holding a pile of coins (usually donations) in the other. Occasionally he is represented by a wagon or gold coin. Lokarnos’ cult is widespread but his worshippers are few. However, they are usually able to gather and his shrines are common with a few larger temples at important trading cities. His shrines teach Hie Wagon.

Runes: Light, Mobility, Exchange.

Type: Communication, Trade.

Pantheon: Solar.

Worshippers: Solar caravaneers, traders and merchants.

Worshipper’s Duties: Trade profitably and peacefully, distribute goods between cities – especially local specialties, ensure the use of correct coinage.

Initiate Membership

Requirements: Standard.

Cult Skills: Craft (Wagonner), Drive, Evaluate, Influence, Lore (Lokarnos Theology, World), Perception.

Cult Spells: Detect Gold, Glamour, Light, Mobility, Repair.

Common Divine Magic: All.

Special Divine Magic: Hie Wagon, Steady Speed.

Acolyte Membership

Requirements: Standard.

Wagonmaster(Runepriest) Membership

Requirements: Standard.

Special Benefits

Initiates of Lokarnos gain a +10% bonus to all skills while driving a cart, wagon or chariot.

Associated Cults

Dendara: Provides Bless Home.

Lodril: Provides Heat Metal.

Yelm: Provides Command (Salamander).

Yelmalio Tharkantus: Provides Catseye.