Skondir (SKON-deer) is the primary deity of the Haduarkan (dwaven) race. Skondir forged the first of the dwarves out of stone and gems and breathed his life into them.

Dogma

Skondir created the dwarven people to be lawful and good. He teaches the value of making goods that last, of loyalty to clan and people, of meeting adversity with stoicism and tenacity. It is the influence and example of The Maker that drives dwarves toward excellence in craftwork and staunch defense of what is theirs.

Clergy and Temples

Clerics of Skondir are charged with maintaining and advancing the dwarven race. They perform a wide range of public ceremonies and educate the young on what constitutes the life of the good dwarf. They also help arrange community defenses and sponsor expeditions to settle new lands.

Each temple or shrine to Skondir has a working forge. An anvil serves as the temple’s altar.

Appearance

Skondir usually appears as a powerfully built dwarf with flaming hair and beard. He wears gleaming plate mail armor and carries a mighty warhammer.

Obediences

Certain followers of Skondir perform a daily ritual to receive a special blessing from the deity. At a forge, make something—anything—does not have to be of importance or even kept. But in the process, imbue whatever it is with the essence of your dwarven spirit. Try to breathe your life into it, as Skondir did when he created the dwarves. Gain a +4 sacred bonus on all Craft, Profession, Appraise, and Survival skill checks.

Rank	Title	Responsibility	Relative Level
Initiate	Initiate	Priest-in-training	0-1
Priest/Priestess	Priest/Priestess	Rank-and-file	1-5
Prior/Prioress	Reverend	Shrine/Church	5-10
Anvil	Revered One	Church/Temple	5-10
Hammer	Most Reverend One	City	10-15
Grand Hammer	Blessed One	Region	15-20
Grand Anvil	Most Revered One	All temples	15-20