Make Zeal of Zenithar Lore Friendly

Traxxar · May 2023

Zenithar is the god of " work, commerce and trade"
But actual lore friendly work like crafting can only get you 7 rewards a day, while if you want more you go to fight or steal (opposite to Zenithar's values).

There must be a more lore friendly way.
- More crafting
- Make it a combined event for two gods (craft/trade and one of fights like a gladiator)
- Something else

Please don't butcher it.

For another thread on wanting more master writs here https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/632781/2023-change-to-zeal-of-zenithar-event-please-consider#latest

PrincessOfThieves · May 2023

I always assumed that these stolen boxes aren't divine rewards for thievery, they were earned by the npcs, and we're just robbing them.

tsaescishoeshiner · May 2023

In the end, I think thieving fits well because it adds more event activities and comments on the same theme of "honest work" by seeming like the opposite.

It's totally lore-friendly because it's not like the boxes are stamps of written approval from Zenithar or his typical priests.

I can also see thieves praising Zenithar for work that THEY consider good, honest, busy work. He's also the divine of wealth, which many thieves seek and worship. But maybe the thieving side should be fleshed out more by the event quests.

Dark_Lord_Kuro · May 2023

Who said you were getting those as a reward for stealing? An honnest and hard working npc got it after a long day of work. You just happen to steal it from him.

Im pretty sure, lorewise, the vestige isn't the only one getting those boxes

Greystag · May 2023

tsaescishoeshiner wrote: »

I can also see thieves praising Zenithar for work that THEY consider good, honest, busy work.

I see this angle but, to be honest, Zenithar's Commandment does literally condemn theft.

"Zenithar says: Work hard, and you will be rewarded. Spend wisely, and you will be comfortable. Never steal, or you will be punished."

Traxxar · May 2023

It isn't just the thieving angle, also that there is very little crafting to get the boxes. Which is one of the key parts of commerce.
Alternative would be to e.g. to half the effect of merchant taxes and with that encourage more "commerce" with more sales.

Greystag · May 2023

Halving taxes on merchants is a great idea.