Dwarven Gods
Dwarves are a naturally stubborn race with little time for religion and other mumbo-jumbo, as such they have hundreds of Gods.
The basis of Dwarven religion surrounds Krunor the God of the forge who made the world and Elamic the Mother of all who created life upon the world. These two Gods are virtually never worshipped by most dwarves instead their many children are venerated. These children are plentiful and also known by many names so to an outsider Dwarven religions seem complex and incomprehensible, however the core group of worshipped children is similar in all Dwarven halls though their names and exact portfolios vary.
History
In the beginning there was nothing but the Gods. Into the void Krunor created the worlds and prepared them for the coming of his people. But unto the worlds arrived the Dragons and then the Elves from places outside the void and the world was shaped by their magics and societies. The desecration of the world caused much sadness and Elamic was brought to tears which fell upon the world. So that their people would not be destroyed by the other races Krunor and Elamic hid their children beneath the ground and taught them to dig, mine and forge so that they would rise up and rid the world of the other races. When the dwarves emerged their dislike of the Dragons was legendary and many of the Dwarven and Draconic peoples died in the resulting Wars. The Elves however spun charms and glamours that kept peace between the peoples although while Dwarves are considered friends of the Elves there is still an abiding distrust of them and their sourceries.
The Greater Gods
- Krunor - Lord of the Forge, Provider of Heat and Guardian of Light. Represented by the sun Krunor is the creater of the earth and fire. All metals placed within the earth are gifts for his children (The Dwarven race) and placed their for their use.
- Elamic - Mother of All, bringer of life, Protector of the People. Represented by the moon, Elamic created the Dwarven people, and with Krunor taught them how to live.
The Lesser Gods
The children of Krunor and Elamic are known as the common Gods amongst the dwarves and there are many more than the selection listed here. Names are also highly variable and will differ from Clan to Clan depending on regional dialects and historical imperatives.
Names shown in the table below are those used by the Zirac Holding clans in central Ranke.
Sons
Name |
Description |
|---|---|
| Kelsor | God of the Forge, patron of smiths and creation (Eldest Son) |
| Argaman | Finder of Precious Metals and Gems, revealer of hidden wealth |
| Ustelf | God of Imagination and Mechanicians, inspiration of invention and clever craft |
| Cron | God of War, lord of battle, strategy, and dwarven valor |
| Borgan | God of Commerce, overseer of trade, contracts, and honest profit |
| Unster | God of the Home and Defence, guardian of hearths and strongholds |
| Hagan | Lord of the Underworld, collector and keeper of dwarven souls |
| Reman | God of Blessed Unions and Partnership, patron of dwarven marriage |
| Ofnal | God of Fortune, master of luck, chance, and fate’s turn |
| Dissenic | Lord of Revenge, divine retribution and grudges remembered |
| Karlor | God of Lost Causes, hope of the desperate and doomed |
| Thordek | God of Stone and Endurance, patron of patience and unyielding strength |
| Malgrin | God of Runes and Oaths, binder of words, contracts, and ancient law |
| Durnak | God of Shields and Defence, protector of shieldwalls and last stands |
| Varkel | God of Paths and Delvings, guide of miners and underground journeys |
| Krothun | God of Siege and Ruin, breaker of gates and fortresses |
| Edrim | God of Knowledge and Record, keeper of chronicles and stone-lore |
| Skarn | God of Pain and Trial, sanctifier of hardship and survival |
| Helbor | God of Beasts of Burden, patron of mules, oxen, and steadfast service |
| Ravnek | God of Vigilance, watcher of walls, night-shifts, and watchfires |
| Torgrim | God of Silence and Resolve, lord of stoic endurance and unspoken vows |
Daughters
Name |
Description |
|---|---|
| Primencia | Goddess of Thunder and Rain, bringer of life (Eldest Daughter) |
| Faith | Goddess of Healing, restorer of body, mind, and spirit |
| Hapensus | Goddess of Hunting, patron of trackers and providers |
| Unteris | Goddess of Love and Procreation, keeper of passion and lineage |
| Thanis | Goddess of Youth, vitality, growth, and renewal |
| Prodantis | Goddess of Fruit and Fermentation, bounty, brewing, and celebration |
| Kellenor | Goddess of the Harvest, cycles of toil and reward |
| Fifanthis | Goddess of Childbirth, protector of mothers and newborns |
| Unkellis | Goddess of Dreams, visions, omens, and the sleeping mind |
| Aldriska | Goddess of Ancestral Memory, remembrance, lineage, and clan identity |
| Brennis | Goddess of Flame and Warmth, sacred fires, forges, and hearth-glow |
| Silthra | Goddess of Stone-Sleep, rest, recovery, and healing slumber |
| Marvella | Goddess of Measure and Balance, fairness, weights, and just division |
| Dorannis | Goddess of Echoes, sound in stone, tunnels, and deep places |
| Kethra | Goddess of Tools, chisels, picks, and the dignity of labour |
| Yndra | Goddess of Thresholds, doors, gates, and moments of decision |
| Ferrova | Goddess of Rust and Renewal, decay that makes way for rebirth |
| Iskalla | Goddess of Cold and Deep Earth, endurance in darkness and frost |
| Valendis | Goddess of Hope Rekindled, perseverance after loss and failure |
| Embrissa | Goddess of Hugs, Affection, and Safety, patron of comfort, reassurance, and sheltering arms |
Northern Dwarves
The religion of the Hoar Dwarves of northern Alusia can appear closely related to and intermingled with the human religions of that area, though in many cases the influence has gone from dwarves to humans. While much of the religion is the same at its root to that described above, the names and portfolios of the dwarven gods are usually similar to their human counterparts.
