Boccob, called The Uncaring, is the Lord of all Magics and Archmage of the Deities. Whether or not any worship or serve him seems of no importance to him. Naturally, he is entreated for omens by seers and diviners. Likewise those seeking new magics are prone to ask his aid. Sages also revere him. Boccob rarely leaves his own hall, preferring to send his servant, the mad arch-mage Zagyg, in his stead (q.v.). Boccob always is arrayed in garments of purple upon which shimmering runes of gold move and change.

Boccob neither seeks nor avoids confrontations, desiring balance above alignment, knowledge above all. In combination, these two forces can rend demon or devil, deva or elemental.

His clerics wear purple robes with gold trim.

His followers are spread throughout the Flanaess. Services to honor Boccob involve complex rituals, incense, recital of formulas, and readings from special works honoring knowledge.

CLERIC ABILITIES

Those who become High Priests actually become able to handle simple magic items normally usable only by magic-users (wands of illusion, crystal balls, robes of useful items, and similar devices).