Will and Brian rejoice as the Dwarven All-Father breaths gem dust infused life into this podcast! Moradin is the god of Craft and Creation, the Allhammer is worshipped by smiths, artisans, and miners alike, granting inspiration where respect and prayer are given. [8] Moradin is also detailed in Deities and Demigods (2002),[9] and his role in the Forgotten Realms is revisited in Faiths and Pantheons (2002). It could be argued that Light would be a fitting domain for this deity. 1. He wears leather and furs made from those non-dwarves who have opposed him in the past. [11] His priesthood is detailed for this edition in Complete Divine (2004). You can ask him about either at, YouTube Video VVVQUWRYUHAySjhEbUQwemhRaU12RW5BLmJIRHlaSHdWSGo0, YouTube Video VVVQUWRYUHAySjhEbUQwemhRaU12RW5BLkljNTFsVTk3OU1J, YouTube Video VVVQUWRYUHAySjhEbUQwemhRaU12RW5BLnM5cTZxWHU1aEZr. Another early 80s DnD Dwarven deity. But Protection makes no sense at all, since Moradin's portfolio makes no mention of any inherently protective role! [7] Vergadain is described as one of the good deities that celestials can serve in the supplement Warriors of Heaven (1999). Get Tabletop, RPG & Pop Culture news delivered directly to your inbox. [13] He was considered to be the son of Moradin and Berronar; however, details are scarce.[14]. [3], Vergadain was first detailed as part of the dwarven pantheon in the Forgotten Realms in Dwarves Deep (1990). Dwarven communities celebrate with feasting and drinking. Names, trademarks, and images copyright theirrespective owner. Those who profess true understanding of the balance know that opposites exist in all things, and finding that balance is more important than simply eliminating your opposite. Moradin is the head of the dwarven pantheon. Intermediate deity His eyes are silvery flame. Favored weapon Her holy symbol is a mountain with a ruby heart; she places rubies in the earth as gifts to miners, who do her husband's work. - Sources->Sword Coast Adventurers Guide. Known as , Berronar Truesilver, goddess of hearth and home, of honesty and faithfulness, and of oaths, loyalty, and honor. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Moradin is the chief deity in the dwarven pantheon in the Dungeons & Dragons game and is a member of the default D&D pantheon. [18] His role in the cosmology of the Planescape campaign setting was described in On Hallowed Ground (1996). Their avatars may manifest as beings of dwarven height or up to twenty feet tall. Alignment [23] Vergadain role in the Forgotten Realms is revisited in Faiths and Pantheons (2002).[10]. Symbol When Moradin's aspect appears, he always appears as a powerfully built dwarven warrior. Clangeddin Silverbeard is the primary dwarven war god. His soul is an ember of fire, the very spark of life that breathes souls into the first dwarves, forged from metals and gems. Symbol 3e Hearth, home His holy symbol is a cut, faceted gem inside of a mountain. This took the form of either inspiring dwarves who would serve their kin in the future or encouraging non-dwarves to provide assisstance to his people. [4] Haela Brightaxe received a detailed description in Demihuman Deities (1998) and a detailed revisitation in Faiths and Pantheons (2002).[7]. Dumathoin, intermediate god of mining, gems, and underground exploration. He was a stern-faced figure with flowing hair, his mane and beard both reaching his knees (and alternatively described as black or white). [14], Berronar's clerics were known as faenor, which translated as "those of the home". Dumathoin is described as a gigantic male dwarf with a barrel chest. His symbol is an upright mace over a single leather boot trimmed with fur, or a mace clutched by a pair of gauntleted fists. [4] Gorm Gulthyn received a detailed description in Demihuman Deities (1998). Moradin is the chief deity in the dwarven pantheon in the Dungeons & Dragons game and is a member of the default D&D pantheon. Moradin appears in the list of Nonhuman Deities found in the Players Handbook for this edition (2014). All answer to the Crown, but it holds less political influence here than in other cities. The church of Moradin had an active role in guiding the morals of dwarven communities; they emphasized his hand in everyday dwarven activities such as mining, smithing, and engineering, and invoked his blessing when these tasks began. Strangely, dwarven gods are often portrayed as giant in stature. Name: Moradin, Dwarffather, The Soul Forger Origin: Dungeons & Dragons Gender: Male Classification: Greater deity, chief god of Dwarves, Head of the Dwarven Pantheon Age: Older than the Dwarven race so at least tens of thousands of years Powers and Abilities: Superhuman physical traits, immortality (type 4), regeneration (mid-low), teleportation, enhanced senses, telepathy, shape and size . [13], Moradin appears as one of the deities described in the Player's Handbook for this edition (2008).[14]. [37], Moradin's clerics, known as Sonnlinor, were usually drawn from family lines, like most dwarven occupations; they wore earthy colors, with chain mail and silvered helms. In this new age, the Revered Mother gave council to Faern's most trusted orthodox dwarven clerics as a way to aid Moradin in charting the dwarven destiny. WikiLists is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Please enable JavaScript to get the best experience from this site. Community,[9] Dwarf, Family, Good, Healing, Law Moradin's domains are Creation, Earth, Good, Law, and Protection. Alignment [2] He is married to Berronar Truesilver, and counts Gruumsh and Maglubiyet among his most fierce foes. [10] His priesthood is detailed for 3rd edition in Complete Divine (2004). Clangeddin watches over the battle-skills and performances of dwarves from his mountain fortress in Arcadia. [14], Berronar appeared as either a 6feet (1.8meters) or 19feet (5.8meters) tall dwarf with a brown beard braided into four rows. They archived the lore, traditions, and family histories of the dwarves. Dwarves, Creation, Metalcraft, Protection, Smithing, Stonework Wisdom is derived from life and tempered with experience. Forge, Knowledge Basic Information[1] Sharindlar (I): Goddess of healing, mercy, romantic love, fertility, dancing, courtship, the moon. Around his neck is electrum necklace with a miniature war hammer. Moradin was created by James M. Ward for the Deities and Demigods Cyclopedia (1980). This decline finally seemed to have reversed with the coming of the Thunder Blessing in the 14th century. [18] His role in the cosmology of the Planescape campaign setting was described in On Hallowed Ground (1996). He wields a two-handed warhammer, Volenfang, in one hand, and a golden shield on the other . Dwarfhome Morndinsamman This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. [5][6], In 1383 DR, Moradin led the Morndinsamman on a crusade against the dark powers of Hammergrim, slaying Duerra and Laduguer, but at the cost of Gorm and Haela. [10] Moradin appears in the revised Players Handbook for 3.5. They organized many mundane rituals for the dwarf communities, but were best known for their marriages. Thard's clerics and druids are known as vuddor ("those of the jungle") and due to the wild dwarves' general ignorance of deities other than Thard, have a position of great prominence in their society. There he found the land untouched by mortal hands, so he decided to create there a race that would both protect the land and appreciate the natural beauty of . Clear gems, silver Dumathoin never speaks and instead communicates with gestures and the occasional grunt or sigh. He is also the dwarven god of lightning, which he uses as an omen. Moradin, the Allhammer (or All-Hammer) is the lawful good deity of craft, creation, family, and legacy. Symbol The Dwarffather inspired dwarven inventions and constantly sought to improve their race, encouraging a good-natured, intelligent, and harmonious existence with other good races while battling their pride and isolationist tendencies. Moradin's domains are Good, Law, Earth and Protection! With a merry disposition and hearty laught constantly at the ready, Berronar's skills of persuasion were such that she could usually bring two foes to understand one another and set aside their differences. Moradin is the chief deity in the dwarven pantheon in the Dungeons & Dragons game and is a member of the default D&D pantheon of both 3rd and 4th Edition.Moradin's domains are Creation, Earth, Good, Law, and Protection.His titles include Soul Forger, Dwarffather, the All-Father, and the Creator. The largest collection of followers of Moradin, dwarvish god of creation. Dwarven steel is an extremely heavy and powerful metal. [2] In either case, true clerics of Tharmekhl were rare, and most communities had only one priest and their apprentice that would take up the role upon their master's death and then adopt a new apprentice of their own. Contents 1 Description 2 Relationships 3 Realm 4 Dogma 4.1 Scriptures 5 Worshipers 5.1 Clergy 5.2 Hammers of Moradin 6 Rituals 7 Holy days 8 Temples 9 Relics Moradin is the god of protection, craftsmen, the forge, and dwarves, and the head of the Morndinsamman (the Dwarven Pantheon). Only the crafter may attune to this legendary weapon, and once attuned, it may not be un-attuned until the original attuner has died, the hammer is destroyed, or Moradin revoces his blessing. Incredibly rich culture, featuring an immense theater lit entirely by a glowing gemstone found only beneath the Scallasaig Highlands. Individual chapters have a great deal of local autonomy but, in times of great crisis, a Grand Council (the reigning monarchs and senior Hammers of the affected region) assemble to plot strategy and divine Moradin's will. Then second in ranking is Clangeddin Silverbeard. Moradin Berronar appears as a powerful female dwarf with a beard braided into four rows, wearing chain mail and a silver helm. Alignment [1], Berronar grieved for her failure to compromise with the dark cousins of the dwarves, the duergar and derro, though in truth there was nothing she could have done for them. Creation, Earth, Protection [13]Template:Rp, Thautam is an intermediate god of magic and darkness.[13]Template:Rp. Marthammor Duin first appears in the 2nd edition book Dwarves Deep (1990) by Ed Greenwood, as one of the deities of the Forgotten Realms version of the dwarven pantheon. He is the only evil power in the dwarven pantheon of Morndinsamman, but is tolerated and supports the other deities in conflicts. Worshipers While most races worship any number of deities and see individuals developing personal relationships with a god of their choosing, dwarves almost unanimously worship their benevolent overseer. She is an intermediate deity that is of the Lawful Good alignment. 2nd Edition Statistics[10][11] [10] Marthammor Duin appears in 4th edition in the Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (2008). Designated of being of intermediate power and with neutral evil alignment, his home plane is the Gray Waste of Hades. 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