All 8 Uses

patron
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The Son of Neptune
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Our patron will reward us greatly!†
Chpt 1
"Before you slash me to bits," he said, "who's this patron you mentioned?"†
Chpt 1
But to these followers, to the children of Rome, I am Mars—patron of the empire, divine father of Romulus and Remus.†
Chpt 12
The quest has been issued by Mars Ultor, patron of Rome.
Chpt 14 *

patron = someone who supports (helps)
So this time, when my patron brought me back to life—".†
Chpt 26
Your patron?†
Chpt 26
Isn't Gaea your patron, too?†
Chpt 26
I'm not his— I don't— Gaea is not my patron!†
Chpt 26

Definitions:

(1) (patron as in: a patron of the arts)
a regular customer; or someone who gives money or support to an organization, cause, or person
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
In ancient Roman history, patron referred to the more powerful person in a complex client-patron relationship. The term is still used in some cultures today to describe a property owner who is in charge of workers.

Also see patron saint.

Much more rarely, a patron is the proprietor of an inn.