I think the gods have the right to role play their characters as they see fit, as we do.
They don't owe us anything but surely face the consequences of negative actions like anyone else.
Having said that, the only issue I have on the subject of the deities is that more of the Patrons should atleast log on more often.
A handful of deities log on quite regularly, while most of the rest may not be seen in avalon years or decades.
They may not be bound to any set job, but surely have a huge responsibility to fulfill.
Their prolonged absence no doubt causes an inbalance in the land, when a baron or government statesman isn't on regularly enough they are replaced...
Written by my hand on the 17th of Cloudburst, in the year 1033.