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
Hapensus	Goddess of Hunting
Unteris	Goddess of Love and Procreation
Thanis	Goddess of Youth
Prodantis	Goddess of Fruit and Fermentation
Kellenor	Goddess of the Harvest
Fifanthis	Goddess of Childbirth
Unkellis	Goddess of Dreams
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.