| XERBO (Keeper of the Seas, the Sea Dragon), Lesser
Power, male, N Attributes: The Sea, Ocean Life, Business Domains: Animal, Knowledge, Protection, Travel, Water Symbol: Turtle’s Shell Typical Worshippers: Fishermen, coast dwellers, sailors, merchants, seafaring barbarians, some druids Raiment: Bare-headed, blue-green or blue with green trim (often in the appearance of seaweed) Breastplates are favored, sculpted to be similar to a turtle’s shell. Preferred Weapon: Trident Holy Days: Watersday, prayer and sacrifice of wine and crumbled food to the waves. |
Xerbo (ZER-boh) is a stern and indifferent Power. He is shown as a large man with matted kelp-like hair, wearing dragon turtle armor and shield. His trident enchants and grants him dominion over all ocean life and can enchant his opponents. Xerbo is also a mercantile Power, where his stern demeanor represents the drive for a hard bargain. Most revere him as a merchant's patron and placate him as a sea Power. He avoids most other powers, battles Procan regularly, and sulks whenever Zilchus encroaches on his followers. His symbol is a dragon turtle shell.
The law of the sea states that no sea creature should be favored over another. land creatures, including intelligent ones, have no place in the water; it is a place to be feared and respected, not exploited. Land creatures in danger on the sea deserve no help unless they act to protect sea creatures or the sea itself. Do not let one's emotions get in the way of making trade; no person should be favored over another.
Xerbo's clerics are expected to protect the sea and sea life. They watch over merchant vessels on trade routes or facilitate business meetings in port cities. The Power does not tolerate extended forays on land, especially for foolish pursuits such as exploring ruins and dungeons.