Adalax, God of Craft

Forger of the Gods

"For it was at this time that Adalax, Forger of the Gods, created a masterwork beyond our mortal comprehension. The legendary sword that felled Xernos was gifted to Judicar who dealt the final blow, decapitating the betrayer. This brought the end of the Dawn War and freed us from the grasps of domination."
-- Bronzy Magstone, Master Craftsman (AS 215)

Divine Domains

Adalax is the God of Craft. He watches over the forge and all the artisans of the land. He is generally neutral in alignment, but he dislikes strife and suffering and thus leans toward the side of good. Those who follow Adalax should hope that their tools are never used to impart suffering onto others. Followers of Adalax are generally dedicated to their craft and willing to help out those who are in need.
Suggested Domain(s): Forge, Knowledge

Holy Books & Codes

Teachings of Adalax, Divine Recipes, Masters of the Forge

Divine Symbols & Sigils

An anvil with a hammer striking it from above.

Tenets of Faith

1. "Allow all those who wish to learn, a chance to learn."
2. "Treat your crafts as you would your child; with love and care."
3. "Forge a path to a peaceful future with every strike of the hammer."
4. "Never blame the tool, for it is only the wielder who can sin."

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

In texts and in art, Adalax is typically depicted as a stout dwarf with a muscular build. He has a charcoal beard and his hair extends down to his waist. He wears a black apron that is adorned from top to bottom with various tools that he uses for his trade. Though he is rarely found in battle, when he does fight, he wears a solid black breastplate and he keeps a large warhammer across his back.
In art, he is typically shown in the process of creation; most commonly a weapon of some sort. He is rarely seen with the other gods except to give them new equipment. Adalax is one of the oldest gods and is well respected by the rest of the Pantheon.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Adalax was one of the Old Gods born from the alliance between Kyria and Palafax during the Primordial Falling.
Upon birth, Adalax took the position as "Forger of the Gods" and he began to craft with whatever tools he had. At first, his crafts were simple adornments for all of his siblings. Soon after, he took those adornments and attached them to plate to create beautiful works of protection. Over time, Adalax outfitted all of the Old Gods with weapons and armour suited to their needs. With his talent, the Old Gods marched into battle with the Titans of the old age and dispatched them one by one.
Adalax has always been regarded well by the other gods. He never favoured anyone over the others and he would always create new masterworks for his kin. With this being said, Adalax has always kept mostly to himself throughout time. Adalax has no known children, but he is known to treat his followers like such.
Adalax found himself between two sides when the Dawn War began. To him, both sides were his allies and he refused to aid one over the other. Due to Adalax's reluctance to aid either side, Xernos was able to spill blood when he killed Balanydis, God of Protection, by piercing through his worn armour. Seeing the bloodshed, Adalax finally caved and crafted the legendary artifact, Lawbringer, for Judicar. Known as one of Adalax's masterwork creations, the Lawbringer brought the end of the Dawn War when Xernos was beheaded and banished to a separate plane of existence.
After watching the Dawn War come to an end, Adalax realized that the tools he creates could be used for both good and evil. Following these events, he further isolated himself from the rest of the Gods and only very rarely answers his followers. He watches over Alvara with a protective eye but he hopes to never intervene with the dealings of mortals.

Divine Classification

Deity

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Dwarf

Realm

Hammerforge, The Broken Valley (Divine Realm)

Church/Cult

Forge of Adalax

Circumstances of Birth

The joining of Kyria and Palafax

Eyes

Dark Blue, Thin

Hair

Waist length, Charcoal Black

Height

5' 1"

Weight

162 lb

Aligned Organization

Pantheon of the Gods, The New Order

Other Affiliations

• The Old Gods

Pantheon of the Gods

A brief rundown of all the major deities worshiped on Alvara.

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Deity	Alignment	Divine Realm	Suggested Domains	Symbol
Adalax, God of Craft	N	Hammerforge, The Broken Valley	Forge, Knowledge	Anvil with a hammer above
Analuna, Goddess of the Moon	CG	Melunis, The Lunar Expanse	Life, Light	Crescent moon with 5 stars along the crest
Cylan, God of Nature	N	Raegenwood, The Heart of Fey	Nature, Grave	A sapling with autumn-coloured leaves
Destina, Goddess of Luck and Fortune	CG	Essonia, The Tower of Chance	Trickery	Open palm holding a globe the emits stars
Elain, Goddess of Peace	NG	Atasia, The Fields of Amity	Life, Nature	Dove's feather atop a pond of water
Frenai, Goddess of Fertility and Agriculture	NG	Harvest, The Topaz Graze	Life	Three standing strains of wheat
Judicar, God of Rule and Law	LG	Paradise, The Elder Kingdom	War, Light	Silver triangle
Krytanis, God of Trade and Merchants	N	Cat's Eye, The Wandering Caravan	Knowledge, Trickery, Forge	A caravan being pulled by two horses
Librator, God of Knowledge	LG	Gyrfinach, The Library of Secrets	Knowledge	Open blank book
Linoah, God of Dawn and Beginnings	LG	Sylintide, The Sunrise Isles	Light, Life	A rising sun with a horizon
Lyken, God of Lies and Deceit	CE	Khatark, The Den of Illusions	Trickery	An extended tongue from the front
Malikav, God of War	CN	Fort Thorchak, The Decaying Wastes	War, Death	Two swords crossed
Mystraza, Goddess of Magic	NG	Astra Malona, The Arcane Observatory	Knowledge	A rainbow of stars
Nahlia, Goddess of Love and Beauty	CG	Lin' Dyrna, The Crystal Fortress	Life, Light	White veil covering a beautiful woman
Neth, God of Death and Disease	CE	Valasythis, The Spread of Corruption	Death, Tempest, Grave	A scythe with blood drops
Noir, Goddess of the Night	LE	Dreamhollow, The Twilight Slumber	Nature, Death	A candle with no flame
Staxia, Goddess of Stars and Navigation	N	Novatiir, The Eyes Above	Nature, Tempest	A telescope pointing upwards
Syntala, Goddess of Thieves	CN	Grimm Revair, The Hollow Slums	Trickery	A bag filled with treasure and coins
Tidalith, God of Seas and Storms	CE	Atalantius, The Corralled Depths	Tempest	A storm cloud with a lightning bolt coming down
Vathyra, Goddess of Song and Dance	LN	Auroros Luminos, The Circus of Wonders	Light, Knowledge	A harp with branches