Marthammor Duin
God of Wanderers (a.k.a. Finder-of-Trails, Watcher over Wanderers, the Watchful Eye)
Marthammor Duin (pronounced: /mɑːrˈθɑːmmɔːr ˈduːɪn/ mar-THAM-mor DOO-ihn) was the neutral good dwarven god of wanderers, the patron of dwarves who had left the clanholds to explore the world. The young Finder-of-Trails approached life with a gnome-like demeanor, curious to see what lay beyond the horizon and the Watcher over Wanderers was always willing to trade stories of travels. His was the rare spirit of dwarven exploration, and the spark of curiosity his followers associated with bursts of lightning.
Divine Domains
Protection, Travel, Nature, Trickery
Artifacts
Favored weapon: Glowhammer (heavy mace)
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Upright mace in front of a tall boot
Tenets of Faith
Marthammor's clergy were known as the volamtar ("blazers of fresh trails"). They represented one of the most widely recognized dwarven churches of the surface wide, particularly in the North. Volamtar marked wilderness trails near dwarven strongholds to make the path of those that might follow from the clanholds easier. They patrolled trade routes and game trails between human and dwarven enclaves, healing the injured and clearing these areas of dangerous predators. They were also known to leave way-caches of food and supplies along these trails.
In urban areas, they set up temples with the aim of strengthening dwarven populations through healing, religious ceremonies and exchange of information. Sometimes they attempted to gain minor political positions to influence the government of non-dwarven cities.
They prayed for their spells in the morning and celebrated numerous holidays throughout the year, including each festival day and the following nine days of each festival. Years featuring Shieldmeet saw much celebration, with the public, including non-dwarves, being invited to attend.
Physical Description
Identifying Characteristics
Marthammor was known to appear as a thin dwarf with a dark beard, wearing leather armor and furs along with a cloak of natural colors (typically green).
Social
Contacts & Relations
Other members of the dwarven pantheon saw Marthammor's behavior as 'antics' and hoped his interest in the world above would soon pass. Moradin was grateful that at least his youngest son was more disciplined than Dugmaren, one of Marthammor's greatest friends.
He hated the gods of orcs, goblins and giants and held special enmity for the hill giant god Grolantor.
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