Gond is a god of craft whose worship was introduced to Chult by foreign missionaries after the god Ubtao abandoned the land over a century ago. When Ubtao departed, the Chultans turned to other deities from distant civilizations to fill the spiritual void.
Religious Presence
Gond has a temple in Port Nyanzaru (see Temple of Gond), reflecting his importance to the city’s craftspeople and artisans. Like other foreign deities who gained followings in Chult—including Waukeen (goddess of trade), Savras (god of divination and fate), Sune (goddess of love and beauty), and Tymora (goddess of good fortune)—Gond’s worship was brought by missionaries from outside Chult.
Cultural Context
While foreign missionaries initially spread worship of these deities, many of them exploited the Chultans and their land for profit, leading to conflicts. The temples and shrines persist in modern times, but most of the clergy are now Chultans rather than foreigners. Foreign clerics who proselytize too energetically are not welcomed in Port Nyanzaru, though the worship of these gods—including Gond—remains established in the city.