Ginto, the Stone-Bound

The Unshakable Will, Warden of the Deep Halls, Patron of Endurance

Ginto, the Stone-Bound, is the god of resilience, earth, tradition, and enduring strength. Said to have been born from the heart of the first mountain shaped during the forging of the Stolen Expanse, Ginto embodies the unyielding will of stone and the quiet power of time itself. Where others sought glory in fire or wind, Ginto chose the silence of the deep places—halls carved in granite, caverns lost to memory, and peaks that touch the stars.

He is most revered by dwarves, artisans, and those who value perseverance over ambition. His followers believe that hardship is not a curse, but a chisel—shaping the soul into something stronger, something eternal. Temples to Ginto are often carved directly into cliff faces or beneath the earth, lit by slow-burning braziers and echoing with the chants of stone-priests who speak only when needed.

In appearance, Ginto is depicted as a towering figure clad in layered armor of rock and ore, his flesh like obsidian veined with gold. His voice is said to sound like stone cracking under pressure—low, rumbling, and impossible to ignore. He carries no weapon, only a great stone tablet etched with the names of all who stood firm in the face of despair.

Though he now dwells behind the Veil, Ginto is said to appear in visions to those who suffer in silence, offering not rescue, but the strength to endure. His miracles are slow, patient, and lasting—like the mountain itself.

To call upon Ginto is to ask not for ease, but for the courage to carry the weight of the world.