The Harvest Lord on Duria

As in most of the world, the worship of Podalirius is pervasive throughout the human nations of Duria, particularly in more rural or manorial settings. The Holy Fields themselves have been located in Enesia for centuries. The Potentate of Podalirius holds great influence over the vast and loose array of priests of the Harvest Lord throughout Duria, though he rarely exerts that power, even within Enesia itself. By way of example, elected officials in Enesia usually request the blessing of the Potentate, rather than the Potentate being legally required in confirming a leader to his seat.

Most human cities and almost all rural villages have a temple to Podalirius with at least a lay priest in attendance, supported by local taxes. The only human region that is typically hostile to the Harvest Lord is the Pirate Isles, where Podalirius’ mother and ally, Betshaba, is particularly reviled.