Few places in Lygos gleam as brightly as the Temple of Waukeen, the goddess of commerce and wealth. Built with gilded columns and inlaid marble floors, the temple exudes prosperity. Golden light streams from tall windows, illuminating polished stone and murals depicting caravans, merchant fleets, and hands clasped in trade. Unlike most temples, the interior is one vast, open chamber—less a sanctuary and more a grand marketplace where the faithful are encouraged to strike their bargains under Waukeen's watchful gaze.
Here, business itself is worship. Free mediators and brokers—trained clerics of the goddess—stand ready to oversee deals, ensure fair terms, and bless contracts so that both sides prosper. Their presence has made the temple a trusted venue for negotiations, especially among guild leaders and wealthy merchants. Even rival houses sometimes settle their disputes here, knowing Waukeen’s priests will tolerate no trickery under her name.
The goddess’s influence extends beyond the temple walls. Across the city’s markets stand small donation altars—simple gilded boxes marked with her sigil. Tradition holds that if both parties in a bargain drop a gold coin into the altar while sealing their agreement with a handshake, Waukeen’s blessing will enrich them both. Each altar is tended by an acolyte, who records donations and offers a quick benediction before moving on to the next deal.
Though some cynics sneer at the temple as a glorified guild hall, none can deny its power. To the faithful, Waukeen’s blessing is the lifeblood of Lygos’ prosperity, gilding every transaction with divine favor.