Gaibhne the Smith
Many dwarven legends claim the dwarves were fashioned in the forge of the deep earth by Gaibhne in the primordial days of the earth itself. Aided by the dwarves and giants he meticulously crafted, Gaibhne is also the mason who laid the very founda tions of the earth itself. His followers say it was a wedding gift to Danu, so she might pour her heart into it and fill it with life. Myths surrounding the two gods often position them as mother and father to all life.
Worship
Effigies to Gaibhne hang in many blacksmiths’ workshops. Even ones who do not worship the Old Gods often have a motif of a beaver or gopher somewhere in their shops. Many smiths believe it is good luck to keep these animals in your view when you are smithing. More devout worshipers have been known to keep beaver tails or gopher pelts on their belts while they work.
Ritual
Dwarves have often paid tribute to Gaibhne whenever they enter a mine to offer them safe passage and a prosperous haul. They will sprinkle crushed iron dust on themselves and burn the tip of their left ring finger, showing their devotion to the forge and flame. You can always tell a dwarven worshiper of Gaibhne by the blackened finger on their left hand.
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