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Zenithar is a patron of wealth, industry, commerce, and communication, often worshiped by merchants, artisans, and the middle nobility. He is sometimes called the Trader God.
Zenithar says: Work hard, and you will be rewarded. Spend wisely, and you will be comfortable. Never steal, or you will be punished.
Let my purpose be known
Let my purpose be known
Guide my hand,
show me the path to create with these hands
bless me with strength to continue my work.
Let my hammer strike the metal true
my plow prepare the soil as you see fit
let my purpose be known through these labors of love
—Canticles of Zenithar, 7:8
To Zenithar I will kneel
To Zenithar I will kneel
Salt, sweat and steam,
It came trickling down,
My labour’s love,
Now rest in the ground.
Sharp nails and chained,
Spike, rings and blades,
They all reside,
In a world handmade.
Hearts now cased in steel,
To Zenithar I will kneel.
—Canticles of Zenithar, 6:1
Hymn of Zenithar: A Song Extolling Him
Hymn of Zenithar: A Song Extolling Him
Kneel before the hallowed anvil, pious child of forge’s flame.
Reap the bounty of honest toil, to Zenithar thy love proclaim.
Zenithar, mine lord of labor,
I pray my hands are callous-blest;
to thine anvil my sweat doth drip
as a steadfast heart beats in my chest.
Zenithar, mine god of wealth,
fill my coffer with hard-earned gold,
the fruits of honest industry,
oaths fulfilled and good wares sold.
Zenithar, mine father of rest,
grant my back its well-earned peace;
when day grows dim and coals burn low,
let thirst be slaked and labors cease.
—Canticles of Zenithar, 8:1–7
Never steal, or you will be punished
Never steal, or you will be punished
By your Command,
guilt for the thieves of innocence.
Defeat for the thieves of peace.
Misery for the thieves of joy.
Strife for the thieves of ease.
Shame for the thieves of dignity.
Death for the thieves of liberty.
—Canticles of Zenithar, 2:1
Trade be, my king!
Trade be, my king!
Trade be, my king!
We work and sing in your stride!
When the days get long, and the winds howl!
Let us not sing of the darkness that descends,
But rather the light that keeps us warm!
Let us sing in Kynareth's gifts, tis her light that makes our bountiful possibilities come to life;
Let us breathe in her air, and create our own fortune from moments of clarity and strife;
My King, My King,
Trade be, my king!
When our knuckles become bruised, and our heart becomes grey,
Please remind us that our work is for you;
Give us never ending motivation, determination!
We remind you, We remind you!
And we will never forget the gold you bring,
For no light is needed when its the golden hour.
Trade be!
—Canticles of Zenithar, 10:1–3
Hymn of Souls Reforged
Hymn of Souls Reforged
Exhausted and drained, we come before you,
Thirsty, weary, and aware of our need, a cycle ending.
In your eternal forge, like metals in the fire,
Shape our spirits, mold us to your will.
Tired of the path, longing for you,
In the divine forge, we surrender anew.
Fought the darkness, our armor worn and torn,
By the eternal fires, may we reinvigorate.
Oh Zenithar, in your grace, our souls reforged.
In battles waged, as soldiers we've stood,
Sometimes in suffering, misunderstood.
Despite victories won, our armor's frayed,
By the eternal fires, may we have a fresh start,
Oh Zenithar, in your grace, our souls reforged.
—Canticles of Zenithar, 10:19–23
May the light of the soul bless the work we do
May the light of the soul bless the work we do
May the light of the soul bless the work we do
with the secret love and warmth of Your heart.
May we see in all we do the beauty of our own souls.
May the sacredness of work bring healing, light and renewal to those
who work with us and to those who see and receive our work.
May our work never weary us.
May dawn find us awake and alert,
bearing dreams, possibilities and promises.
May evening find us gracious and fulfilled.
—Canticles of Zenithar, 3:3–5
In all toil there is profit
In all toil there is profit
In all toil there is profit;
Both wealth of coin and wealth of spirit.
We struggle and we tire in our daily life;
Zenithar eases our burden so that we may carry it.
So, too, must we ease the burdens of one another;
Help to carry their burdens through faith and hard work.
Strive to not grow weary of good works;
The diligent shall reap rewards on Nirn and Aetherius.
—Canticles of Zenithar, 4:3–4
Hymn of Zenithar: A Song for Rest
Hymn of Zenithar: A Song for Rest
Let the work that I’ve done speak for me,
Let the work that I’ve done speak for me!
When I’m provided with my ease,
And no more can be released,
Let the work that I’ve done speak for me.
Let the things that I’ve made speak for me,
Let the things that I’ve made speak for me!
When I’ve done the best I can,
And if my friends don’t understand,
Let the things that I’ve made speak for me.
Let the lessons that I’ve shared speak for me,
Let the lessons that I’ve shared speak for me!
If I fall short of my goal,
Someone else will take a hold.
Let the lessons that I’ve shared speak for me.
Let the life that I’ve lived speak for me,
Let the life that I’ve lived speak for me!
When the best I try to live,
My mistakes He will forgive,
Let the life that I’ve lived speak for me.
The things that I’ve done may seem small—
Sometimes it seems like nothing at all.
But when I stand before the Anvil’s God,
I want to hear Him say, “Well done.”
Let the work that I’ve done speak for me!
—Canticles of Zenithar, 8:9–13
Attributions
Attributions
1:1 Caedmon Quintillius7:8 Caedmon Quintillius6:1 Maxwell Hope (adapting Seth Lakeman, “Blacksmith’s Prayer”)8:1–7 Hymn of Zenithar2:1 Elentiya Larethor10:1–3 Ardelia Celinnaire10:19–23 Julian Hartsworn3:3–5 Astrid Brightwood (adapting John O’Donohue, “Blessing of your work”)4:3–4 Braghul gro-Ruumsh (adapting Proverbs 14 and Galatians 6)8:9–13 Tunaruz ag-Imrad (adapting “Let the Work That I’ve Done Speak For Me”)
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