Berronar Truesilver

Berronar Truesilver (pronounced bair-oh-nahr troo-sill-vur) is matriarch of the dwarven pantheon. As Moradin's bridge, Berronar sees it as her duty to act as an authority figure for the dwarven gods, using her keen negotiation skills and calm demeanor as a balm to keep the sometimes fractious pantheon unified. According to dwarven traditionalists, if not for the quality, the dwarven pantheon (and perhaps the entire dwarven race) might never have survived the stresses of its long, gradual decline. With the coming of the Thunder Blessing¹ within the last century, it appears as though that decline has been reversed; the Revered Mother now aids Moradin in charting the destiny of the dwarven people by giving wise council to Abios' most trusted orthodox dwarven clerics. Despite the recent renaissance, however, a growing number of disconsolate dwarves resent Berronar and her husband for a philosophy they define as hidebound obduracy.

Clergy and Temples

Clerics of Berronar, known as Abnor (“those of the home”) are the guardians and protectors of dwarven clans. They maintain records of lore, traditions, and family histories. They strive to further the good health and good character of all dwarves by acting as teachers and healers. As the mortal compass of the dwarves, they can be very conservative, not tolerating foolhardiness among young dwarves or controversial or radical ideas. The number of twins from the Thunder Blessing has certainly taxed their patience. The church itself is very structured, with every cleric knowing his or her place, and each clan’s church uses an identical setup, so members visiting from other clans know exactly where they fit in. In a sense, her church is like a house run by a strict but loving mother.

The Abnor pray for spells at dawn. Among the many mundane secular services they provide to dwarven communities, they have a reputation for planning and officiating weddings that makes them sought out by even non-dwarves wishing for a perfect bonding ceremony. Annual offerings of silver are made to Berronar, usually accompanied by a small white flower as a token of appreciation for the motherly love of Berronar feels toward all dwarves. Midwinter Day and Midsummer Night hold religious significance to the Abnor. In the former case, the day brings fantastic celebrations below ground. The latter sees a similar fete take place above ground, when travelers or members of neighboring communities (rarely including no dwarves) are invited to join in the festivities. Abnor rarely become anything other than clerics, but those who do typically become fighters.

Midwinter Day

Midwinter Day is one of two significant holy days for the Abnor. On this day, they hold fantastic celebrations below ground.

Midsummer Night

Midsummer Night is the second significant holy day to the faithful of Berronar. On this night they organize celebrations above ground. They also invite members of friendly neighboring communities and travelers, rarely non-dwarven though.

Relationships

Berronar has little time for alliances outside of the dwarven pantheon, but is on friendly terms with the leader goddesses of the elves, gnomes, and halflings. She herself is an idea wife to Moradin, making her one of the Dwarffather’s few completely trusted confidantes. Her hatred of the orc (Gruumsh), goblinoids, and giant deities rivals that of her husband.

Dogma

The children of Moradin are shaped on the Soul Forge and ever warmed by the embrace of the Revered Mother. Tend the hearth and home, 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, Berronar watches over its keeping--to break it is to grieve her sorely. Children must be cherished and guarded well from harm, for they are the future of all dwarvenkind.

— The Teachings of Berronar

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1 - The Thunder Blessing, also known as the Thundering, was the dwarven god Moradin's gift to his people which dramatically increased the reproductive rate of dwarves. Moradin called a council of the dwarven pantheon to find a way to increase the number of dwarves. The council decided to split each existing soul into two when they were reincarnated. After the Thunder Blessing most dwarven births were twins.

Divine Classification

Intermediate Deity

Species

Dwarf

Honorary & Occupational Titles

• The Revered Mother
• Mother of Safety

Gender

Female

Symbol

Two silver rings

Alignment

Lawful Good

Portfolio

Safety, honesty, home, healing, the dwarven family, records, marriage, faithfulness, loyalty, oaths

Domains

Dwarf, Family, Good, Healing, Law, Protection

Home

Erackinor - Slopes of Solania - Mount Celestia

Favored Weapon

“Wrath of Righteousness” (heavy mace)

Cleric Alignments

LG, LN, NG

Worshipers

Children, dwarven defenders, dwarves, fighters, homemakers, husbands, parents, scribes, wives