Penem's domain has many sides, though they all orbit the same concept.
She is seen as the Lady of Trickery & Secrets, but also of knowledge (and academics), and dynamic aspects of chance. Other names for her are the Lady of Mischief, the Trickster, the Keeper of Secrets.
Penem is often represented in human form as a sly, cunning-looking woman, with a sly smile and a mischievous twinkle in her eye. She is associated with the fox, a symbol of cleverness and cunning, and is linked to secrets and hidden knowledge.
Penem is commonly worshipped through acts of cunning and deception, with devotees engaging in tricks and pranks in her honor.
Worshipped by
- Academics
- Scholars of the arcane
- Gamblers
- Tricksters & liars
Followers
Her clerics tend to be of Knowledge and Trickery, and her paladins of Devotion.
Shrines
Penem often has simple shrines dedicated to her in the libraries, academies, and universities of Iralas. Oddly enough, some gambling houses and casinos have been seen to have these shrines, as well.
Worshipping at one of these shrines usually involves burning incense or scented candles.
Temples
Temples to Penem tend to double as libraries, archives, and places of study.
Rituals
Worshipping Penem as a keeper of knowledge tends to involve copying important tomes of knowledge or lore. Scholars who worship Penem tend to dedicate at least part of their time to the preservation of knowledge, making sure it is handed down to future generations.
Worshippers of Penem who see her as a keeper of chance tends to make sure to donate some of their winnings to temples dedicated to her.
Positions
High priests of Penem are known as Curators; keepers of knowledge. They serve a somewhat similar role to the Keepers of Elleseand.