Followers of Mammon
Mammon, Hell’s accountant; the Archdevil of Avarice, watchfulness
and wealth. As the ruler of the third level of hell, Mammon is just under
Dispater and Asmodeus himself in terms of power and influence. There is some
information on his mortal high priestess Lady Kaltessa Iyis of Isger but little
else is known of the Archdevil’s worshipers. Overlooked are his ties to
Thassilon and the fact he belongs to the Kobold Pantheon as well. So who are
the other earthly followers of Mammon and what are his cults like?The Coin Tenders
Although most people see Cheliax as the land of Asmodeus, in truth
Daibolism is the state belief system. Yes Asmodeus is by far the archdevil with
the largest following, and the rest of the Golarion sees Cheliax as his domain.
However, the other Archdevils do have their own followers and cults
within the country. Mammon has found a home among the money crunchers of the
Land of the Devils. His most dedicated supplicants call themselves The Coin
Tenders.
The Coin Tenders know that Mammon will never have enough power to
oust Asmodeus, but he does have his sights set on the realm above his: the iron city
of Dis. The tenders move money around like no one else can and they also
know how to make money disappear. The tenders have been preparing
for war since the house of Thrune took control. They’ve not only been using the
funds to further Mammon’s goals within the borders of Cheliax, but have also
been funneling money to Isger to aid Lady Iyis’ endeavors as well.
The Hoarders
What’s mine is mine, and what’s your is mine, that is the motto of
The Hoarders of Korvosa. Most people think that the Otyughs are the only things
to worry about in the sewers Korvosa, but in the secret tunnels in the darkest
corners live the wererats that comprise The Hoarders. Unlike many sane people, each of the
members of the group have voluntarily chosen to become a wererat. In gaining
the power that comes with being a Lycnathrope they also dedicate themselves to
greed and Mammon.
The founder of The Hoarders was a street kid who grew to be a
priest in the church of Asmodeus. He had an overwhelming need to collect
that which he never had when he was growing up and his greed eventually led him to become a
heretic. Mammon called to him and promised him power, but in return he needed
to prove his loyalty. His act of dedication was to take on the form of
Mammon’s chosen animal, the rat.
The Hoarders are now one of the leading groups of thieves in all
of Korvosa, except no one knows about them. Theft for them is not so much about
stealing as it is about owning. They don’t just take money they take items that are
important to the people who own them, especially worshipers of Asmodeus. Each
Hoarder is hand picked and offered the chance to join. They must choose the
change willingly, or die by denying it.
Kobold Redscales
This cult of Mammon-worshiping koblods actually has no real name,
although outsiders call them by the color of their scales. These kobolds are
far more methodical and single-minded than even their other kin in Adoran.
Their goal is material wealth but they succeed at this goal through constant
toil. Their dedication sees them rise early and bed late filling all of their
intervening time with work.
The Redscales are led by a high priestess of Mammon who uses her
abilities to aid in the Kobold’s work day, and their collection of gems and
precious metals. Unlike other kobolds this group does not take slaves, the work
they do is part of their worship of the Open Palm. Also like many kobolds the
Redscales make use of many traps to guard their treasure. Second only to the
high priestess are the divine trapsmiths, and being posted to watch is
considered one of the greatest honors.
Like many Devils, Mammon’s worship can grow in even the strangest
places. These three cults are just a few examples of those who might follow the
Lord of the Second.
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