Marthammor Duin (/mɑːrˈθɑːmmɔːr ˈduːɪn/ mar-THAM-mor DOO-ihn)
Marthammor Duin was the neutral good dwarven god of wanderers, the patron of dwarves who had left the clanholds to explore the world, and for a time an exarch of Moradin. The young Finder-of-Trails approached life with a gnome-like demeanor, curious to see what lay beyond the horizon and the Watcher over Wanderers was always willing to trade stories of travels. His was the rare spirit of dwarven exploration, and the spark of curiosity his followers associated with bursts of lightning.
Divine Domains
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Tenets of Faith
Marthammor's clergy were known as the volamtar ("blazers of fresh trails"). They represented one of the most widely recognized dwarven churches of the surface wide, particularly in the North. Volamtar marked wilderness trails near dwarven strongholds to make the path of those that might follow from the clanholds easier. They patrolled trade routes and game trails between Human and dwarven enclaves, healing the injured and clearing these areas of dangerous predators. They were also known to leave way-caches of food and supplies along these trails.
In urban areas, they set up temples with the aim of strengthening dwarven populations through healing, religious ceremonies and exchange of information. Sometimes they attempted to gain minor political positions to influence the government of non-dwarven cities.
They prayed for their spells in the morning and celebrated numerous holidays throughout the year, including each festival day and the following nine days of each festival. Years featuring Shieldmeet saw much celebration, with the public, including non-dwarves, being invited to attend.
Volamtar frequently also specialized as divine champions and fighters, while those in the wilderness often had some Ranger skills.
Temples
In the Outlands a sprawling, richly decorated and well-staffed temple of Marthammor stood within The Lady's Ward of the city of Sigil.Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Marthammor was known to appear as a thin Dwarf with a dark beard, wearing leather armor and furs along with a cloak of natural colors (typically green).
Manifestations
When appearing before dwarves on the material plane, Marthammor was known to take the form of either a glowing blue-white disembodied hand, a glowing mace, or a glowing magic mouth, depending upon the situation.Social
Contacts & Relations
Other members of the dwarven pantheon saw Marthammor's behavior as 'antics' and hoped his interest in the world above would soon pass. Moradin was grateful that at least his youngest son was more disciplined than Dugmaren, one of Marthammor's greatest friends.
He hated the gods of Orcs, Goblins and giants and held special enmity for the Hill Giant god Grolantor.
Divine Classification
Exarch
Alignment
Neutral good
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Finder-of-Trails
Watcher over Wanderers
The Watchful Eye
Watcher over Wanderers
The Watchful Eye
Children
Sex
Male
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