Hanseath

Hanseath is the dwarven deity of carousing, brewery, and singing, representing the more festive side of the Stout Folk. He is also a war god, beloved by berserkers, and his followers are always seemingly off on some kind of crusade.

Worshipers, Clergy & Temples

Hanseath is held in high regard by brewers and barbarians alike, along with any dwarf that charged into battle ignoring the odds. His worshipers are often either in battle or marching toward the next one, and his clerics often serve in dwarven military units (as both healers and spellcasters), urging their fellows into battle. Given their rebellious streak, however, Hanseath's clerics are not always comfortable for the rest of the army to mix with, and many times, they are segregated into their own berserker units.   Hanseath often orders his followers to wage war against the traditional enemies of the dwarves: goblinoids, orcs, giants, and drow.

Temples

Hanseath's shrines are great feast halls, with extensive kitchens and pantries attached, dominated by long tables for worshipers to feast at and raise their goblets to the glory of the Bearded One.

Rituals

Prayers to Hanseath are, in short, drinking songs; they are often chanted or sung, and many have simple rhyming schemes and frequent, repetitive choruses. His rituals are abundant with food and drink, often appearing to be great feasts, and most are raucous events performed before battle or after victory. The sole exception is the Ritual of the Cleft Shield, a rite notable in dwarven culture for being particularly heartbreakingly solemn. Followers of Hanseath perform it for a particularly beloved comrade who fell in battle.

Dogma

• Never tolerate traditional enemies of the dwarves: goblinoids, orcs, giants, and drow. 
• In battle use a direct approach, there is no need for subtle or complex strategy.
• Celebrate every victory, even a small one. 
• Go into battle with a song and a brave heart.

Appearance, Manifestations

Hanseath often appears as a stocky dwarf with a bulbous red nose, burnt umber hair, and a long flowing beard. He often wears a commoner's tunic under a brewer's apron and comfortable breeches. He is almost always holding a full flagon of ale and singing a festive drinking song.

Relationships & History

Hanseath's herald is a celestial dwarf; this servant is also an unimaginably powerful barbarian.