The Dwarven Religions

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The Dwarven Religions:

The Religion of The Brathmordakin (Official Religion of the Dwarves)

The Brathmordakin are a pantheon of gods, the divine rulers of the dwarven race. There are seven dwarven gods with Yemekar, the creator, as the strongest and the de facto leader. The other gods are a collection of six aenguls and daemons. The reason dwarves worship a god is to secure a place for their souls in the afterlife. When a dwarf dies, his soul travels to Dungrimm’s keep on the moon where it is auctioned off to the god who bids the highest for it. A dwarf that has faithfully served their god in life will have a much greater chance of bought by and serving that god in the afterlife.

Yemekar, The Maker

Symbol: Hammer & Anvil

Alignment: Lawful Good

Species: Creator

Portfolio: Creation, balance, leader, smithing, protection, metalwork, stonework, fire

Yemekar is the father and creator of the dwarven race. Honor him by emulating his principles and workmanship in smithing, stoneworking and other tasks. Wisdom is derived from life and tempered with experience. Advance the dwarven race in all areas of life. Innovate with new processes and skills. Found new kingdoms and clan lands, defending the existing ones from all threats. Lead the dwarves in the traditions laid down by The Maker. Honor your clan leaders as you honor Yemekar.

Anbella, Hearth Mother

Symbol: Two Silver Rings

Alignment: Lawful Good

Species: Aengul

Portfolio: Safety, honesty, home, healing, marriage, family, fertility, records, oaths, water, nature, peace

Anbella is the wife of Yemekar. Just as dwarven souls are forged on Yemekar's Ruhn-Anvil, they are ever warmed and nurtured by the loving embrace of the Hearth Mother. Tend to hearth, home, and land, drawing strength and safety from truth, tradition and the rule of law. Join with friends, kin and clan in common purpose. Do not succumb to the misery of greed or the evils of strife, but always bring hope. health and cheer to those in need. Once an oath is made, Anbella watches over its keeping - to break it is to wound her sorely. Children must be cherished and guarded well from harm, for they are the future of all dwarvenkind.

Dungrimm, Guardian of The Dead

Symbol: An Iron Mask

Alignment: Lawful Good

Species: Daemon

Portfolio: Battle, valor, bravery, honor, defense, the dead, the moon

The finest hours of dwarven kind come in the thrusts and feints of war. Seize the opportunity to defend your kin and ensure their victory when conflict erupts. Revel in the challenge of a good fight and never waiver in the face of adversity, no matter how ominous. Lives should never be thrown away foolishly, but the greatest honor is to sacrifice oneself for the cause of the field of battle in service to a righteous cause. Honor the dead and death itself and keep the places of the dead inviolate and well tended; the noble ancestors of our race will neither be robbed nor moved through the actions of thieves and defilers. Abide not undead creatures, especially those that take the form of dwarves, thus mocking the creation of Yemekar.

Belka, Lady of Passion

Symbol: A Lightning Bolt

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Species: Daemon

Portfolio: Love, romance, youth, dancing, courtship, explorers, travellers, seduction, lightning

Be merciful in speech and deed. Temper your anger and hostility with constructive and charitable endeavor. The children of the dwarves must live in safety and propagate. Love with a fiery passion. Embrace the gift of life with courtship and marriage. Belka restores the fertile seed of dwarven life, while Anbella protects the fruit.

Ogradhad, The Lore Master

Symbol: An Open Book

Alignment: Neutral

Species: Aengul

Portfolio: Scholarship, invention, discovery, knowledge, magic

The secrets of the world are waiting to be discovered. Travel widely, broaden your mind at every opportunity, and pursue the life of a scholar. Cultivate the spirit of intrigue among the young and be teachers to all. Seek to recover lost and arcane knowledge of ages past and apply it to the world today. Try new methods of doing things just for the joy of experimenting. Learn a little of everything, for you never know what might be of use to you down the road.

Armakak, Merchant Father

Symbol: A Gold Coin

Alignment: Neutral

Species: Aengul

Portfolio: Wealth, luck, chance, negotiation, merchants, cleverness, the sun

The truly blessed are those whose enterprise and zeal brings both wealth and good luck. Work hard, be clever, seek the best bargain and the Merchant Father will shower you with gold. Treat others with respect, but shirk not your responsibility to try and strike a better deal for you and for them.

Grimdugan, Lord of Avarice

Symbol: Obsidian Dagger

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Species: Daemon

Portfolio: Greed, money, merchant, thieves, shadow

The wealth of the world was created for those dwarves crafty enough to capture it by any means necessary. Revel in the possession of all wealth that shines or sparkles, for its form was meant to bring you pleasure. Greed is good, for it motivates the possession and holding of all that is precious. Do not seize wealth from the children of the Brathmordakin however, nor conspire against the favored of Grimdugan, for strife in the name of avarice weakens the clan.

 

The Worship of Khorvad ((Official religion of the Ironborn))

Khorvad, Lord of Darkness

Symbol: An Eye

Alignment: Chaotic Evil

Species: Daemon

Portfolio: Undead, chaos, disease, hatred, anger, temptation, misfortune

Formerly known as the god of ambition, Khorvad was once said to have held a seat among the council of the Brathmordakin, albeit his true history is lost within the winding trails of time. It is known that in his thirst for power, he betrayed Yemekar and became a longstanding enemy of the Brathmordakin. It is said the it is he who was responsible for the undead attacks on Aegis and his name is often used synonymously with the archdaemon, Iblees. However, there is still some dispute as to whether Khorvad and Iblees are one and the same.

 

The True Faith of The Brathmordakin ((Official religion during Kerwyr Frostbeard’s reing))

Wyrvun, The Mother

Symbol: a blue crystal, a ice Wyvern

Alignment: chaotic Good

Species: Aengul

Portfolio: Safety, honesty, Ice, healing, ,oaths, water, purity, redemption.

Wyvern is the wife of Yemekar. She protects her children and allows them save passage across the cold mountains. Responsible for the safety and stability of the Mountain dwarves.

 

Yemekar, The Maker

Symbol: Hammer & Anvil

Alignment: Lawful Good

Species: Creator

Portfolio: Creation, balance, leader, smithing, protection, metalwork, stonework, fire

Yemekar is the father and creator of the dwarven race. Honor him by emulating his principles and workmanship in smithing, stoneworking and other tasks. Wisdom is derived from life and tempered with experience. Advance the dwarven race in all areas of life. Innovate with new processes and skills. Found new kingdoms and clan lands, defending the existing ones from all threats. Lead the dwarves in the traditions laid down by The Maker. Honor your clan leaders as you honor Yemekar.

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High Prelate Mithrad Frostbeard would walk by and read this.

 

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