Hephaestus - God of Craftsmanship

Hephaestus is the God of Craftsmanship and Invention.   He is a solitary figure, preferring the company of tools to that of people. He is also a stubborn deity with a fiery temper used to keep others at bay, though Hephaestus is one of the more supportive Gods, aiding and inspiring many mortal creations. He is a master crafter, spending his time building and creating.   Hephaestus’ origin has many versions, the most common is that he was created by the God Khronos, but was created flawed, ugly and crippled, and so was discarded. But Hephaestus was creative and resourceful, in his exile he created tools to help him walk and returned to the other Gods, taking his place as part of the Pantheon.   Hephaestus is commonly worshipped by Artisans, from blacksmiths to leatherworkers, usually for guidance or inspiration for their creations.   In Dwarvish culture Hephaestus is more commonly known as Moradin, the Patron God of Dwarves. As Moradin he also represents Dwarvish honour, creativity and ingenuity.   Domains: Artisans, Blacksmiths, Carpenters, Invention, Metallurgy, Mining and Stonework.   Symbols: An Anvil, an Axe, Donkeys, a Hammer and Tongs.

Apperance

  Hephaestus is exclusively depicted as masculine, commonly a muscular and dark skinned figure with dark hair and a scruffy beard. He is sometimes depicted with veins of molten fire or with a leg brace to compensate for his disability.   In depictions of Moradin, he is always Dwarvish with ashen skin and a long black beard that flickers with fiery embers.

Holidays

  Chalkeia - 15th of Eudéchatos
A religious day for the God of the Forge, Hephaestus. Sometimes called Forge Day, this day is almost exclusively celebrated by Dwarves and the followers of Hephaestus. During this celebration you are expected to finish your greatest project of the tear. It is believed that on this day that metals worked will be at their strongest and the rarest of materials will be mined. Dwarves celebrate this day as Ingeitumegûr Manun.   Ingeitumegûr Manun - 15th of Eudéchatos
A dwarven Holiday in celebration of the Dwarven God Moradin. On this day the dwarves celebrate their heritage, commonly with a festival held at the end of the day, that contains a demonstration of Dwarven craftsmanship and finally a large meal.