Morduin

History
Morduin was held in myths to have been incarnated from rock, stone, and metal, and that his soul an ember of fire. It was said he forged the first men from metals and gems and breathed souls into them when he blew on his creations to cool them. It is believed that Morduin created the world at his great forge, striking it again and again with his hammer to get the shape he desired. As rocks tumbled and the sparks flew, the dwarves were born, made of stone with bellies full of fire. Morduin was responsible for the creation of the cage that Dumat the Oath-Breaker was banished to.

Description
Morduin is most often depicted as a large barrel-chested Dwarf male clad in armor said to be forged from the stars. He is an often distant deity, lending magical power to his clerics, but leaving his followers to make their own way through life, knowing that this will make them strong and determined.

Worshipers
Nearly one third of Morduin's clerics are dwarves, and although many humans have taken up his call, they only number so large among his worshipers because they breed faster and are more populous than dwarves. Among dwarves almost all of his priests are clerics, with maybe ten percent being paladins or other followers.

Clerics of Morduin are often employed as engineers, and can be found supplementing the defenses of any large (particularly walled) cities.

Temples and Shrines
Temples tend to be circular, built around a large central and fully-functional forge and satellite anvils used for even mundane tasks, for every act of smelting and smithing is considered a prayer to Morduin. In outdoor settlements the temple is usually built into the defensive wall, as this keeps the noise away from the other residences and makes it easier for the priests to monitor the defenses.

Famous Orders
The Order of the Anvil of Light

Dogma
Morduin is the father of creation. Honor him by emulating his principles and workmanship in smithing, stoneworking, and other tasks. Wisdom is derived from life and tempered with experience. Innovate with new processes and skills. Found new kingdoms and clan lands, defending the existing ones from all threats.