>/bgg/ - Cosmology & Religion

>>534772396
I think the answer is twofold.

1. There isn't usually a reason for a god to encroach on another god's domain and try to "steal" their worshipers (unless you're the recently ascended "God of Ambition"). Moreover, Faerûn is overwhelmingly polytheistic. The common folk may pray to Chauntea for a good harvest this year, to Lathander if they've welcomed a newborn recently, to Tymora for good luck, to Selûne (or Umberlee) for safe sea travels, and so on. Every god gets their fair share of worship and all is well.

2. There are definitely gods (mostly evil ones) who do pursue a more aggressive approach in recruiting worshipers, but the thing to keep in mind is that quality of worship matters just as much as quantity. Someone like Shadowheart is definitely more valuable to Shar than some fresh convert who's just learning the tenets. Having few but zealous followers can be just as effective as trying to cast a wide net. Human nature wouldn't allow for radical change in worship in the first place, save for exceptional circumstances.