Moradin
(a.k.a. Dwarffather, Forger of Souls, Allfather)
Moradin is the most important and leader of the Moradinsamman. He is the dwarven god of the forge and creator of the dwarven race.
The Dwarffather, Moradin, emerged from the primordial oozes of the universe and formed a forge for himself within the eternal chaos. From this workshop he created his wife, Berronar Truesilver. Different dwarven traditions differ on if Moradin created Berronar, or if she emerged alongside her husband, and whether the rest of the Moradinsamman are the offspring, or the creations, of Moradin and Berrornar, but most agree that the the dwarven race and pantheon spring from this couple.
While non-dwarven scholars argue that other races emerged first, the collective dwarven racial memory holds that their ancestors sprang fully formed from the heart of the world itself. Moradin, the "Dwarffather", is said to have fashioned dwarves of iron and mithral in his Soul Forge, using his huge magical hammer to beat the bodies into shape and then breathing on his creations to cool them and to give them souls.
While non-dwarven scholars argue that other races emerged first, the collective dwarven racial memory holds that their ancestors sprang fully formed from the heart of the world itself. Moradin, the "Dwarffather", is said to have fashioned dwarves of iron and mithral in his Soul Forge, using his huge magical hammer to beat the bodies into shape and then breathing on his creations to cool them and to give them souls.
Divine Domains
Forge, fire, light, war.
Tenets of Faith
Moradin values strength, force of will, fairness, and works. His worshippers lead by actions, not by faith. Traditionally his priests are plainly dressed, gruff, stern, and incapable of compromise.
The greatest act of faith a dwarf or follower of Moradin can perform is to create a Masterwork. Dwarves in genearl, and Moradinites in particular, are called to create a Masterwork. At a certain age dwarves become compelled to begin their work in whatever medium they are skilled and most enter a state of focus that can last years or decades where little matters to them but the working and crafting of this object. It is both an act of devotion to Moradin and a biological reality of dwarves. If a dwarf can finish their work before their death the Masterwork is imbued with their very soul. Rather than ascending to Moradin's Forge to be judged, their spirit remains in the object. These objects are highly resistant to aging and wear and are treated as somewhere between a family memento, a pet, and an idol. Strangers who discover them can sense the history and name of the creator and family members often see visions of their ancestor's favorite memories.
Holidays
Hammer 1st is the major feast day of Moradin, though dwarves around the world honor him at the beginning of each day when a forge is lit.
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