[Galliard]

So... I've found that there is only one Temple that my character, Kalgoon, would even consider joining, IC. The problem is, he worships Shiallia and thus is unable to join Chauntea's Shrine without switching his primary deity, via the Temple recruiter mechanics. Shiallia and Chauntea have overlapping portfolios. So, he is not switching deities just to join the Shrine. Sure, it would be a workaround to switch deities, join, then switch back with a refund in exp cost to turn away from two deities. Though, that's too OOC.

I heard from Edin that there is a similar issue with Azuthians and the Temple of Mystra. Azuthians are unable to join her Temple, though they share so much in common and there isn't a Temple of Azuth.

Why can't these Temples be a collective of deities? By worshiping Shiallia I am barred from joining the only IC-related Temple available to me. My only other options are OOC-driven.

I fight for Druid rights! We demand a non-discriminant Druid Circle! *fist pump.* On a side note, Rangers can join too... I guess, maybe. They're Rangers. >.>

Also, there's that hidden desire for Azuthians to be able to join the Temple of Mystra but.. eh... I'm a Dr00d.

[kta]

Well, why not open a shrine yourself?

KTA

[Galliard]

Opening a Shrine requires actually having a following. There needs to be a backing and a purpose for that Shrine to be in Thay. Chauntea's Shrine exists because she promotes agriculture and Nethjet is a rural area where that actually matters.

I was considering, because so much occurs in Bezantur, a veterinary clinic and greenhouse may be a good idea. This way, the city wouldn't be totally devoid of Nature's touch (aside from Auril, Malar, Talona, Talos, and Umberlee's, who are all evil...) and would provide a service, even if most people could care less about Shiallia. I suppose I could go the "Merchant" route and open a Shrine, in name at least, inside a purchased house. Though getting it to look Nature-y would be difficult, yes.

[Aramil Leah]

Just buy a wood house, thats nature-y right? *Comes from the average Thay citizen/slave*

[Galliard]

I'm just unsure if that would be a viable path to go down. I'm unfamiliar with areas and the Tharches themselves. I was thinking Surthay since it's kinda rundown, but that's only based on a description I've read. Though, from what I've seen, EVERYTHING goes on in Bezantur unless it is quest-related. So, it would be logical for me to have the clinic/nursery in Bezantur, to better-serve the civilized populace.

ARE there wooden houses in Bezantur? I was wondering if there might be one with a basement like the "tent" in the Temple of Malar.

[EdinSumar]

Buy a little house in Bezantur, make a clinique, it should be viable. The Priador is a very good place to do this, since it is not on the plateau on thus (generally) less police-state like than the other Tharchs. Especially Bezantur, since it is so big, is very hard to police correctly. A lot of stuff go down in Bezantur which the Thayan government generally close their eyes about. As long as you keep the taxes coming and keep out of harms way it should be pretty easy.

I don't think there are any houses made just out of wood, but I would think a small house in the market town or somewhere else in the city would do, you know those really small ones the size of Ilmater's Cathedral. But I don't know, it depends on what your character thinks would work. It certainly seems humble enough.

EDIT: Also, totally fill it with a lot of potted plants, that's just a nice touch, like the inhabitant is frantically trying to make it seem more nature-y.

- Edin

[Galliard]

Only remaining problem with that... Temple supplies. Chauntea's Shrine no doubt has Nature-related supplies, which I wouldn't have access to or I would have to enchant myself and supply. Doesn't seem very cost effective.

[kta]

I say take the merchant route, stick to it, prove you mean what you say in a long term and the doors are open to everything... I will see to it.

KTA

[Galliard]

Alright. Sounds good to me then. I just looked into the costs of buildings and.. damn. Oh well, I'll just need to get a stable source of income, which luckily, I can brew potions, then I just need to get a building. Thankfully, a small one suits my needs. Next... get Notoriety.

Thanks for the support guys. I'm gonna go for it.

Unless you feel anyone else may add more, KTA, you may lock this thread. People could always PM me any feedback as well, should they feel so overwhelmingly compelled to.