Do you believe she honestly doesn’t know how Phaius gains power from the followers? I do. There are many more things that go beyond just a tithe or gift. Even she said that the gold or gems they tried to offer long ago that didn’t come from someone outside their inner circle couldn’t be absorbed. Also the fact that they can’t pay someone to make an offering is interesting. It appears the system can detect a true dedication and gift to the god versus someone giving it for the wrong reason or not meeting some specific criteria.
