Tharok

Divine Domains

Sculpture

He is the patron of sculptors. It is said that his sculptures were so beautiful that they came to life, and his greatest creation was a statue of a dwarven couple. The sculpture was so exquisite that it animated itself, and from it, the first Anarithian Dwarves were born.

“Every chisel strike must be an art unto itself. Only through precision can our craft finally come to life.”

— Saying of dwarven teachers and artists.

Blacksmithing

Tharok, also known as the Master Blacksmith, is the patron of all blacksmiths.

“There is no blacksmith who can match the artistry of Tharok. He who boasts above the god will soon strike his own hands.”

— Dwarven proverb.

Jewelry Crafting

All goldsmiths, jewelers, and artisans in this field turn to Tharok in their prayers, seeking his blessing to create beautiful objects, as he once did.

The Earth

It is said that Tharok lived beneath the earth for so long that he became one with it, and he himself is the very earth we walk upon.

Artifacts

Tharok's Golden Hammer

“Tharok's Golden Hammer was the instrument of the divine hand. With this hand, the first dwarves were sculpted into the stone. These statues were so beautiful that they eventually came to life and became, after the gods, the first living beings in this world.”

— Dwarven legend

Holy Books & Codes

Book of Earth & Stone

Divine Symbols & Sigils

The hammer, is not just a tool but a sacred emblem of creation, power, and transformation in the worship of Tharok. For the dwarves, it represents the force that shapes the world, both literally and metaphorically. In their mythology, it was the very instrument used by Tharok to carve the first statues of dwarves from the stone, breathing life into them through sheer will and divine craftsmanship. The hammer is seen as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms, embodying the raw strength and meticulous skill of the god.

Tenets of Faith

In the dance of creation and destruction, there must exist a delicate harmony, for one cannot exist without the other. Every gift that the earth gives us must be returned in kind, not as a mere replacement, but as a more wondrous manifestation of its original form. Patience is the silent architect of mastery; only those who toil endlessly, who persist through time's unforgiving hands, will shape themselves into true artisans. And the fragments of Anarith—those sacred remnants—are not to be tainted by greed or selfish desires. They are a gift from the earth herself, a heritage of profound power, and must remain untouched by the hands of those unworthy of their essence. Only in the purest hearts may these relics of the past truly find their place in the world.

Divine Goals & Aspirations

I am the earth, and the earth is within me. As long as a single stone or grain of sand endures, so shall I endure. With this vow, I pledge to protect the earth from all evil, as best as I am able.

— Words of Tharok.

Divine Classification

God

Religions

• Thallic Pantheon

Species

Thall

Realm

Thalas

Church/Cult

Thallic Pantheon