Clio the minor Classical Goddess of history, venerated by the scholars of history in Reikland.
Cult of Clio[]
Several minor sects of Verena worship her in various other aspects. The sect of Clio is popular with historians and explorers, worshipping Verena in her aspect of Delver Into the Past.[2b]
A significant temple to Clio is attached to Altdorf University, where devotees may bring offerings of ancient artefacts, peaches, or carvings.[1a] The columned hall of the University’s sanctuary houses archaeological finds discovered in and around Altdorf.[3a]
Another temple, the Temple of Clio the Scrivener, is located in Carroburg.[2a]
Trivia[]
Before the Colleges of Magic were founded in 2304, Altdorf University briefly housed a wizards’ college that taught classical southern arcana. Many of the old grimoires are now proscribed, but wizards from the eight colleges still use the great library and teach classes in theoretical magic. Visiting elven scholars receive almost religious reverence. According to rumour, a statue of Clio that stands outside the Chancellor’s office actually depicted an Elflong ago, before erosion rounded its features.[3a]
Clio is based on the Greek muse of the same name.