Sponsoring a Player Clan

Many Immortals come originally from player stock. As such they have certain connections amongst the mud societies. These connections are obvious, but do not have to be severed when you become an immortal, any more than you have to give up your immortal character.

There are just a few things to keep in mind as you play. Your immortal is not there for your society. Even in the case where your society meets the archetype of your immortal, the society needs to go to the effort of obtaining you as a deity, including the idol and quest that you built. Roleplay should be a very large part of this.

Even after gaining you as a patron deity, their special place in your heart (black lump, orifice, sticky psuedopod as applies) does not outrank your duties as an imm. Keep in mind the ethics of handling a mortal and immortal character at the same time as you work with them. In the course of deciding things on an immortal level, their ease should not fall into account. For favoring them in character, giving them RP treats and the immortal contests... that's when it applies.

Responsibilities

Generally speaking, as the patron diety to a clan, you have to perform certain functions or duties. The primary function is to provide building services for the clan. This means that you'll need to create rooms, objects, or mobs when requested. Of course, you'll also collect the taxes and fees associated with the creation of these items or upgrades. Keep in mind that you cannot provide services or enhancements that makes the clan significantly stronger than any other clan. This means no custom equipment flags, no wear condtions, no clan-only locks on doors. Generally speaking, if it's not on the clan ugprade sheet, then you shouldn't do it.

Aside from that major responsibility, the rest boils down to role playing. You know, the fun stuff. There are even cases where you can incarnate or appear before them to provide guidance, advice, or sometimes even small boons (where appropriate) to the clan and its folloers. Use your judgement on what is appropriate, and if in doubt, ask some of the high ranked immortals for advice.