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Treth went on: "Your power is of no use to you. It robs you of your ability to take risks, for your actions to have real consequences. As a mortal, you would be like me: renown for your ability to succeed with your words and your wit, but in divinity, you can see everyone's cards. You've grown bored of it, and you'd be better off without it. Therefore, I will offer you exactly what it's worth to you: nothing."
Treth went on: "Your power is of no use to you. It robs you of your ability to take risks, for your actions to have real consequences. As a mortal, you would be like me: renown for your ability to succeed with your words and your wit, but in divinity, you can see everyone's cards. You've grown bored of it, and you'd be better off without it. Therefore, I will offer you exactly what it's worth to you: nothing."
To the other gods' shock, Ybris smiled and wept, for Treth's words were true, and he accepted the deal. Thus, Treth became the god of Trade, and Ybris became a mortal man, and after many years of traveling the world, bedding maidens and princes, tricking kings out of their fortunes, and running from the law, he died a legend.
To the other gods' shock, Ybris smiled and wept, for Treth's words were true, and he accepted the deal. Thus, Treth became the god of Trade, and Ybris became a mortal man, and after many years of traveling the world, bedding maidens and princes, tricking kings out of their fortunes, and running from the law, he died a legend, and was more famous in death than when he had been a god.
This mortal man is venerated as the hero Kinsmir by the people of Dhol and Henge, and another hero, Tordir, is venerated within the domain of trade. Within the Divine Construction, the two are combined as the aspect of Artifice, representing all that is manmade.
This mortal man is venerated as the hero Kinsmir by the people of Dhol and Henge, and another hero, Tordir, is venerated within the domain of trade. Within the Divine Construction, the two are combined as the aspect of Artifice, representing all that is manmade.
