General Information
Titles The Forgefather, The Enduring Smith, The Stonewright
Areas of Concern Labor, Craftsmanship, Endurance
Edicts
Work diligently and with purpose.
Build and create to leave a lasting legacy.
Honor the earth and its treasures.
Teach others the value of perseverance and discipline.
Anathema
Destroy tools or creations without reason.
Exploit workers or resources for selfish gain.
Abandon a project before it is finished.
Disrespect the earth by taking without giving back.
Devotee Benefits
Divine Attribute
Strength or Constitution
Divine Font
Harm or Heal
Divine Sanctification
Can choose holy or unholy
Divine Skill
Crafting
Domains
Earth, Creation, Metal, Toil
Alternate Domains
Duty, Perfection
Favored Weapon
Warhammer
Cleric Spells
1st Level: Mending
4th Level: Shape Stone
5th Level: Wall of Stone
Iconography
Religious Symbol
A hammer striking an anvil, with sparks flying
Sacred Animal
bull
Sacred Colors
Iron gray, bronze, and fiery orange
Pantheons
Aphorisms
"Strike true, strike steady." A reminder to act with focus and determination.
"The earth yields its treasures to the patient hand." Encourages diligence and respect for labor.
"Build to endure the test of time." Emphasizes creating with purpose and permanence.
Holidays
Forgefire Festival: Celebrated in workshops and forges, this festival involves crafting competitions and the creation of a grand communal work dedicated to Orestes.
Champions
Orestes’ champions are craftsmen, builders, and warriors who wield the forge’s tools as weapons, defending their communities and inspiring others to create. They embody the endurance and discipline needed to transform raw potential into greatness.
Description
Orestes is the stern overseer of the earth and all its hidden treasures. He represents labor, craftsmanship, and the unyielding endurance required to shape metal and stone. Miners, blacksmiths, and builders revere him for his steadfastness and discipline. Orestes teaches that hard work, patience, and perseverance are paths to greatness. He is depicted as a rugged, bearded man with arms like tree trunks, wearing a leather apron and carrying a great forge hammer, embodying the strength and resilience of the earth itself. Temples dedicated to Orestes often double as workshops, filled with tools, anvils, and forges burning bright in his honor.
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