Cinses

## Cinses - The Farceur - **Sinsēs**

Cinses was born to a bearded woman in a struggling circus troupe. With the father gone, the entire circus worked together to raise him. Immediately, the novelty of such a young child working in the troupe brought them success, with Cinses quickly becoming the breakout role. As the circus grew to depend on Cinses more and more, he was heaped with extra responsibilities, and as a result, his childhood was filled with hard work and toil. Living in a fantasy land for most of his youth, Cinses never truly grew up, though his popularity only continued to grow. By this point he was known nationwide as a comic actor and performer. Eventually, the king of whatever invited him to the royal court as the jester. His family and troupe opposed this, as they depended on him for their income. Cinses, however, insolent as a child and wishing to grow further, wanted to leave the troupe. One night, he announced his resignation mid-show to the surprise of the rest of the cast. Members of the troupe tried to pull him off stage, which only aroused the rage of the crowd of Cinses’ followers. Several members were permanently injured, ending the troupe, but boosting Cinses’ career.

Working at the royal court, Cinses acted as a comic performer, but his wiles and childlike to-the-pointedness allowed him a great deal of political insights. In particular, Tyran, the king’s champion mercenary, a man rumoured to have never before laughed, enjoyed Cinses’ performances almost as much as spilling blood. Cinses connections allowed him access to political deception, and many chances to obtain royal funding through illegitimate means. His association with Tyran, and thus Kaeta, involved him in the conspiracy.

Upon his ascension, Cinses took the form of a childlike being, with the clothing of the jester, remaining permanently masked. He isn’t very much interested in supremacy, as he is playing jokes and mocking the other gods, as well as Earthly inhabitants. Cinses is one of the least widely honoured gods, but receives some of the greatest sacrifices. Criminals will often give up a cut of their ill-gotten gains to Cinses, so as to secure luck in future activity. Likewise, famous playwrights, songwriters and performers will dedicate their best works to Cinses, or credit him as a muse, to show their reverence of him. Those untrustworthy individuals will often whisper a prayer to Cinses before telling a lie, to ensure the gullibility of those they tell it to. Cinses’ ire is a rare thing, but it is particularly draw to snitches and grasses, as well as uninspired performers who drag down their castmates. It is common to curse these individuals in Cinses’ name. Cinses is greedy, and more than willing to accept honours and his fair take, and will often be aggravated if he isn’t given it.

Worshipping Cinses openly is frowned upon, as he is an untrustworthy god. Only the performance aspects of his domain are acceptable. His churches can be found in bustling cities filled with crime, often run underground by cult worshippers. Criminal guilds and syndicates have connections to the cult, while performers will often arrive to dedicate to Cinses. His symbol is the drama face. His cult officials work to keep his churches free of outside interference. A common ritual for newcomers is to willingly be swindled by cult officials.

### Domain

* Performance
* Deception
* Crime
* Wiliness