Lekam (sect of Malek)
(lay-cham) The sect of Lekam has sprung up in the late CY 8900’s in the Southern Merchant Cities. It is often referred to as “rehabilitated Malek”. Malek has in some ways resumed some of his previous aspects that are no longer commonly associated with him. The whisperer of Secrets has become the deal-maker. He is the god of the bargain, the hustle, the deal, intrigue, profit on mercantilism. In practice, this aspect of his principle is known to be venerated by fixer, thieves, fences, and pick pockets. It is also understood that the clergy has a
The says of the sect are often “All is temporary” and “all is for sale at the right moment in time”.
The Underground River: Is a reference to the literal criminal underground. The clergy of Lekam is said to have dealings with many smugglers and fences of large urban settlements (cities and large towns) in The Merchant Cities (mostly south). The sect is often known to promote and work hand in hand with the followers of Irrigi (the Red Hoarders – dwellers in the sewers). Rumors speak to Wererats and shape-shifting priests of the sect also crossing between the two gods, making dark bargains for power.