Moradin, The All-Hammer

Overview

Moradin, the All-Hammer (or Allhammer) is the lawful good deity of craft, creation, family, and legacy. The All-Hammer is patron of craftsmen, blacksmiths, forgemasters, artisans, and miners, granting inspiration where respect and prayer are given.

Appearance and symbols

By his worshipers he is depicted as a faceless, stout Dwarf-like being of immense strength, hunched over, clasping within his massive hands a flaming heart. Some non-dwarven cultures, worshiping the All-Hammer, depict him as one of their own.

A common symbol of the All-Hammer's worship is a hammer with ends carved in the likeness of dwarven heads.

Personality

Moradin embodies lawful good principles. He is the deity overseeing craft, creation, family, and legacy—valuing hard work, tradition, and community above all else. As patron of craftsmen such as blacksmiths, forgemasters, artisans, and miners, Moradin inspires those who show respect through prayer and dedication to their crafts.

He fosters a sense of familial duty among his followers, encouraging them not only to master their trade but also to pass down knowledge and skills to future generations. His divine benevolence is reserved for those who honor these values; he rewards diligence with inspiration and guidance while discouraging negligence or laziness.

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