Gond

The Wonderbringer, the Inspiration Divine, the Builder of All Things

Gond is the guardian of artifice, craft, and construction. He is revered by blacksmiths, woodworkers, engineers, and inventors. Anyone who is crafting something might say a prayer to Gond to guide the work, but folk know that Gond smiles most brightly upon new inventions that others find useful.
Priests of Gond wander Eastern Farraway dressed in saffron vestments, adorned with sashes that contain within their folds gears, locks, hooks, and bits of steel, tin, and wood that might prove useful in a pinch. They also wear belts of large, linked metal medallions and enormous sun hats. A traveling priest of Gond offers services to distant villages as a tinker, a carpenter, and a civil engineer rolled into one, ready to help build a better paddock gate, dig a new well, or mend pots or furniture that might otherwise go to waste. All priests of Gond keep journals in which they record ideas, inventions, and innovations discovered in their travels, and take great delight in meeting fellow priests and sharing their finds. In large cities, the Gondar construct temples that serve as great workshops and inventors’ labs. Wandering priests turn their journals over to the resident scribes at such temples, who then record the priests’ observations for posterity and the benefit of all.
Most who favor Gond practice time-honored crafting professions: they are smiths and engineers, architects and weavers, leatherworkers and jewelers. Even so, this faith has a well-earned reputation as a haven for crackpot inventors and visionaries.

Divine Domains

Knowledge

Artifacts

The Maker's Hammer - This legendary hammer is said to have been crafted by Gond himself, and is believed to grant its wielder the ability to create powerful magical items and constructs.
The Clockwork Amulet - This amulet, which appears to be a small gear or cog, is said to imbue its wearer with the ability to perceive and manipulate time in various ways, making it a highly sought-after artifact by those interested in time magic.
The Gondsmen's Eye - This crystal lens is believed to enhance the vision and perception of its user, allowing them to see and understand complex mechanical systems and magical constructs.
The Lord's Ensemble - This set of magical armor is said to have been crafted by Gond himself, and is imbued with powerful enchantments that enhance the wearer's physical abilities and protect them from harm.
The Wand of Wonder - This magical wand is said to be one of Gond's most whimsical creations, as it imbues its user with the power to create unpredictable and often chaotic magical effects, making it a favorite tool of pranksters and adventurers alike.

Holy Books & Codes

The Tome of Inspiration: A holy book filled with ideas, concepts, and designs for inventions and devices.
The Manual of Golems: A tome that provides instructions for the creation and animation of golems, constructs made from various materials such as clay or metal.
The Book of Scientific Knowledge: A guidebook that contains detailed information on physics, chemistry, and mathematics, and how they relate to Gond's domain of invention and innovation.
The Code of Gond: A set of guidelines and principles for inventors and craftsmen, emphasizing the importance of creativity, hard work, and dedication to their craft.
The Treatise on the Art of Clockmaking: A book that explores the intricacies of clockwork and how it can be used to power machines and other inventions.
The Book of Alchemical Wonders: A guide to the creation of magical potions, elixirs, and other alchemical substances, which are often used in Gond's inventions and devices.

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Toothed cog with four spokes is the most common symbol of Gond. The hammer, tongs and anvil are also symbols associated with Gond

Tenets of Faith

Strive to be innovative and inventive in your work, always seeking new ways to create and improve.
Share your knowledge and skills freely, for the benefit of all who seek to create.
Respect and honor the power of machines, recognizing their potential to improve and transform the world.
Embrace change and progress, even when it challenges traditional ways of doing things.
Avoid destructive or wasteful actions that harm the environment or undermine the work of others.
Seek to build connections and partnerships with other craftsmen and innovators, fostering a community of creators and builders.
Celebrate the beauty and elegance of well-crafted objects, recognizing the artistry and skill that goes into their creation.

Holidays

The Day of Wonders: This is a major holiday that is celebrated annually in the month of Rainmoot (which is also known as the "Month of Wonders"). It is a time when artisans and craftsmen showcase their latest inventions and creations to the public, and people from all over gather to witness and marvel at their ingenuity.
The Festival of Steam and Steel: This is a smaller holiday that is celebrated by followers of Gond who specialize in mechanical or industrial engineering. It usually involves the demonstration of new machines or devices, and sometimes includes competitions or challenges to see who can build the most efficient or innovative contraption.
The Day of the Artificer: This is a day set aside to honor and recognize the achievements of Gond's most skilled artisans and craftspersons. It is usually celebrated with feasting, dancing, and the exchange of gifts or tokens of appreciation.
The High Holy Day: This is a solemn occasion that marks the anniversary of Gond's birth when Io formed him of metal and stone. It is typically observed with prayer and meditation.

Divine Goals & Aspirations

Gond's goals include promoting innovation and creativity in all forms of craftsmanship, invention, and construction. He seeks to inspire his followers to continuously strive for improvement and excellence in their chosen crafts, and to share their knowledge and skills with others. Gond also values the acquisition and preservation of knowledge, particularly in the fields of engineering, architecture, and mechanics.

Divine Classification

HIgh One