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| image = [[Image:Torag holy symbol.jpg|250px|Torag's Holy Symbol]] |
| image = [[Image:Torag holy symbol.jpg|250px|Torag's Holy Symbol]] |
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| name = Torag |
| name = Torag |
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| titles = Father of Creation |
| titles = Father of Creation |
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| + | | cleric alignments = {{alignment grid|on|on|off|on|off|off|off|off|off}} |
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| alignment = [[Lawful good|Lawful Good]] |
| alignment = [[Lawful good|Lawful Good]] |
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| portfolio = Forge, protection, strategy |
| portfolio = Forge, protection, strategy |
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| worshipers = |
| worshipers = |
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| domains = Artifice, Earth, Good, Law, Protection |
| domains = Artifice, Earth, Good, Law, Protection |
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| − | | weapon = |
+ | | weapon = Warhammer |
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| − | [[Torag]] (pronounced TORR-awg)<ref>{{Cite book/Campaign Setting|247}}</ref> is a stoic and serious god who values honor, planning and well-made steel. He is an often distant |
+ | [[Torag]] (pronounced TORR-awg)<ref>{{Cite book/Campaign Setting|247}}</ref> is a stoic and serious god who values honor, planning and well-made steel. He is an often distant deity, lending magical power to his clerics, but leaving his followers to make their own way through life, knowing that this will make them strong and determined. |
== History == |
== History == |
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| − | The dwarves believe that Torag created the world at his great forge, striking it again and again with his hammer to get the shape he desired. As rocks tumbled and the sparks flew, the dwarves were born, made of stone with bellies full of fire. |
+ | The [[dwarf|dwarves]] believe that Torag created the world at his great forge, striking it again and again with his hammer to get the shape he desired. As rocks tumbled and the sparks flew, the dwarves were born, made of stone with bellies full of fire.<ref name="Gods & Magicp38">{{Cite book/Gods & Magic|38}}</ref> |
== Relationships == |
== Relationships == |
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| − | Torag is opposed to destructive and aggressive |
+ | Torag is opposed to destructive and aggressive deities as a god of protection and creation. He and his followers have battled [[Rovagug]] and other destructive forces since the dawn of time. However, despite this opposition to Rovagug, the followers of [[Sarenrae]] and Torag are rarely close, following different, almost alien codes of belief. Dwarves do not understand the worship of the sun, and see Sarenrae's willingness to forgive as folly and a sign of weakness. Torag respects [[Abadar]] and is friendly with both [[Cayden Cailean]] and [[Iomedae]].<ref name="Gods & Magicp38" /><ref>{{Cite book/Dwarves of Golarion|29}}</ref> |
== Appearance and Emissaries == |
== Appearance and Emissaries == |
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| − | Torag appears as a |
+ | Torag appears as a powerful and cunning dwarf, busy at his forge hammering out a weapon or shield. He is the consummate planner, with a contingency for nearly every situation. Art shows him as a stereotypical dwarf in intricate armor and carrying his warhammer ''Kaglemros'' ("forger of many weapons").<ref name="Gods & Magicp38" /> |
=== Servants === |
=== Servants === |
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; [[Hrilga Shield-Maiden]] |
; [[Hrilga Shield-Maiden]] |
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| − | :This celestial dwarven werebear serves Torag loyally in all things. |
+ | :This celestial dwarven werebear serves Torag loyally in all things.<ref name="Gods & Magicp38" /> |
; [[Ambassador Zurin]] |
; [[Ambassador Zurin]] |
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| − | :A cunning azer noble, he is dispatched to handle the subtler matters requiring |
+ | :A cunning [[azer]] noble, he is dispatched to handle the subtler matters requiring Torag's attention.<ref name="Gods & Magicp38" /> |
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| + | ; [[Stoneriver]] |
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| + | :A [[bulette]] who swims the molten rivers of the earth's depths as readily as the cold earth nearer the surface.<ref name="Gods & Magicp38" /> |
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; [[Grand Defender|The Grand Defender]] |
; [[Grand Defender|The Grand Defender]] |
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| − | :Appearing as a |
+ | :Appearing as a huge iron construct in the shape of a dwarf with a hammer and shield, when "defeated" it simply sloughs its outer layer of armor.<ref name="Gods & Magicp38" /> |
== Church of Torag == |
== Church of Torag == |
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| − | The ancient church of Torag can be found in all dwarven lands, and in many human ones, especially the harsh northern lands of the Ulfen people. |
+ | The ancient church of Torag can be found in all dwarven lands, and in many human ones, especially the harsh northern lands of the [[Ulfen]] people. |
=== Worshipers and Clergy === |
=== Worshipers and Clergy === |
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| − | Nearly half of |
+ | Nearly half of Torag's [[cleric]]s are dwarves, and although many humans have taken up his call, they only number so large among his worshipers because they breed faster and are more populous than dwarves. Among dwarves almost all of his priests are clerics, with maybe ten percent being [[paladin]]s or other followers. Among his Ulfen followers nearly all are clerics, and human paladins of Torag are essentially unheard of.<ref name="Gods & Magicp38" /> |
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| + | As befits a deity so closely associated with the anvil and bellows, the vestments of Torag's clergy are a long, well-used smithing apron, and hammer. Rings of various sorts (whether worn on the hands, in the ear, or woven into the hair or beard) are also common, symbolizing friendship, debt or allegiance.<ref name="Gods & Magicp39">{{Cite book/Gods & Magic|39}}</ref> |
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=== Temples and Shrines === |
=== Temples and Shrines === |
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| − | Temples tend to be circular, built around a large central and fully-functional forge and |
+ | Temples tend to be circular, built around a large central and fully-functional forge and satellite anvils used for even mundane tasks, for every act of smelting and smithing is considered a prayer to Torag. In outdoor settlements the temple is usually built into the defensive wall, as this keeps the noise away from the other residences and makes it easier for the priests to monitor the defenses.<ref name="Gods & Magicp39" /> |
=== Holy Texts === |
=== Holy Texts === |
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| − | + | Torag's texts tend to be sturdily bound tomes, able to survive whatever hardships its owner may face. |
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; [[Hammer and Tongs: The Forging of Metal and Other Good Works]] |
; [[Hammer and Tongs: The Forging of Metal and Other Good Works]] |
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| − | :this tome is usually bound in metal with lacquered leather interior pages. |
+ | :this tome is usually bound in metal with lacquered leather interior pages.<ref name="Gods & Magicp39" /> |
=== Holidays === |
=== Holidays === |
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| − | The church celebrates the anniversary of |
+ | The church celebrates the anniversary of successful battles. |
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| + | ===Items=== |
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| + | *[[Ring of Torag]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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[[Category:Law domain deities]] |
[[Category:Law domain deities]] |
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[[Category:Protection domain deities]] |
[[Category:Protection domain deities]] |
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| + | [[Category:Dwarven pantheon deities]] |
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Revision as of 00:37, 20 November 2013
| Torag | |
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| (Deity) | |
| Titles | Father of Creation |
| Alignment | Lawful Good |
| Portfolio | Forge, protection, strategy |
| Cleric Alignments | |
| Domains | Artifice, Earth, Good, Law, Protection |
| Favored Weapon | Warhammer |
Torag (pronounced TORR-awg)[1] is a stoic and serious god who values honor, planning and well-made steel. He is an often distant deity, lending magical power to his clerics, but leaving his followers to make their own way through life, knowing that this will make them strong and determined.
History
The dwarves believe that Torag created the world at his great forge, striking it again and again with his hammer to get the shape he desired. As rocks tumbled and the sparks flew, the dwarves were born, made of stone with bellies full of fire.[2]
Relationships
Torag is opposed to destructive and aggressive deities as a god of protection and creation. He and his followers have battled Rovagug and other destructive forces since the dawn of time. However, despite this opposition to Rovagug, the followers of Sarenrae and Torag are rarely close, following different, almost alien codes of belief. Dwarves do not understand the worship of the sun, and see Sarenrae's willingness to forgive as folly and a sign of weakness. Torag respects Abadar and is friendly with both Cayden Cailean and Iomedae.[2][3]
Appearance and Emissaries
Torag appears as a powerful and cunning dwarf, busy at his forge hammering out a weapon or shield. He is the consummate planner, with a contingency for nearly every situation. Art shows him as a stereotypical dwarf in intricate armor and carrying his warhammer Kaglemros ("forger of many weapons").[2]
Servants
Torag and his faithful hold creatures of the earth as mighty and holy, especially burrowing animals like badgers. Bats are loathed as abominations almost as much as the writhing spawn of Rovagug.
- Hrilga Shield-Maiden
- This celestial dwarven werebear serves Torag loyally in all things.[2]
- Ambassador Zurin
- A cunning azer noble, he is dispatched to handle the subtler matters requiring Torag's attention.[2]
- Stoneriver
- A bulette who swims the molten rivers of the earth's depths as readily as the cold earth nearer the surface.[2]
- The Grand Defender
- Appearing as a huge iron construct in the shape of a dwarf with a hammer and shield, when "defeated" it simply sloughs its outer layer of armor.[2]
Church of Torag
The ancient church of Torag can be found in all dwarven lands, and in many human ones, especially the harsh northern lands of the Ulfen people.
Worshipers and Clergy
Nearly half of Torag's clerics are dwarves, and although many humans have taken up his call, they only number so large among his worshipers because they breed faster and are more populous than dwarves. Among dwarves almost all of his priests are clerics, with maybe ten percent being paladins or other followers. Among his Ulfen followers nearly all are clerics, and human paladins of Torag are essentially unheard of.[2]
As befits a deity so closely associated with the anvil and bellows, the vestments of Torag's clergy are a long, well-used smithing apron, and hammer. Rings of various sorts (whether worn on the hands, in the ear, or woven into the hair or beard) are also common, symbolizing friendship, debt or allegiance.[4]
Temples and Shrines
Temples tend to be circular, built around a large central and fully-functional forge and satellite anvils used for even mundane tasks, for every act of smelting and smithing is considered a prayer to Torag. In outdoor settlements the temple is usually built into the defensive wall, as this keeps the noise away from the other residences and makes it easier for the priests to monitor the defenses.[4]
Holy Texts
Torag's texts tend to be sturdily bound tomes, able to survive whatever hardships its owner may face.
- Hammer and Tongs: The Forging of Metal and Other Good Works
- this tome is usually bound in metal with lacquered leather interior pages.[4]
Holidays
The church celebrates the anniversary of successful battles.
Items
References
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 247. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Sean K Reynolds. (2008). Gods and Magic, p. 38. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-139-8
- ↑ David Eitelbach, Russ Taylor, JD Wiker, Keri Wiker, and Hank Woon. (2009). Dwarves of Golarion, p. 29. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-204-3
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Sean K Reynolds. (2008). Gods and Magic, p. 39. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-139-8
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