Duet Upon the Mountains

Duet Upon the Mountains was gifted to adventurers by a Dwarven Lich by the name of Skordrout Boneforge. The text details the commandments and dogma of the Mountain Dwarf pantheon of Elysia.

Description
Fine leather bound and engraved, studded with dwarven bronze. The pages are delicately crafted and the words upon pages are supported by beautiful depictions of mountains and instruments. The opening page denotes a song and hymn of the faith.

Jascar, the Voice of the Hills
We'll drink the wine till the cup is dry,

And kiss the girls so they'll not cry,

And toss the dice until we fly,

To dance with Jascar o' the Mountains.

We'll dance all night until the moon runs free,

And dandle the lasses upon our knee,

And then you'll ride along with me,

To dance with Jascar o' the Mountains.

We'll sing all night, and drink all day,

And on the girls we'll spend our pay,

And when it's gone, then we'll away,

To dance with Jacar o' the Mountains.

There's some delight in ale and wine,

And some in girls with ankles fine,

But my delight, yes, always mine,

Is to dance with Jascar o' the Mountains.

''One of two brothers within the Dwarven pantheon, Jascar is the protector of Mountain Dwarfs. Depicted a brutish dwarf with a dark beard and breastplate of shining silver. His mere visage is said to strike terror in the hearts of goblins and orcs. He is somtimes depicted as a pegasus or a horse. He wields a great hammer, which is the bane of draconic kind whom remain a consistent threat to his followers.''

''Jascar’s symbol is a snow-capped mountain peak. Jascar is also honored by many gnomes. He teaches his followers to stand against orcs and goblinoids, as well as those who marr the beauty of hills and mountains. He stresses that the riches found beneath the earth are not to be plundered by evil, but were placed there as rewards for the good.''

Whilst the dogma does not speak of draconic cullings, many faithful believe that a trial of adulthood and proof of faith can be earned by the slaying of a dragon with a warhammer imprinted with the sigil of the snow-capped mountain. ''Jascar’s priests often lead crusades against evil nonhumans, traveling overland or underground. They also teach the commonfolk how to defend against the tactics of these beings. The priesthood surveys for precious metals, and advises miners on safe tunneling and environmental responsibility. Jascarian priests are often viewed as dependable, if single-minded. The warhammer is the favored weapon of the priesthood.''

It is said that even in the darkest days, the sound of Jascar playing the harp can be heard to bring peace to unsteady minds.


 * Title(s) The Lord of the Dells, the Mist Upon The Hills, the Dweller Upon the Heights, the Voice of the Hills


 * Power level Lesser
 * Alignment Lawful Good
 * Portfolio Hills, Mountains
 * Domains Earth, Good, Law, Protection

Fortubo, the Unyielding Rock
''Fortubo is the god of Stone, Metals, Mountains, and Guardianship. Fortubo’s holy symbol is a warhammer with a glowing head, though any hammer will serve. Fortubo appears as a short, bearded Dwarf. He wields a great hammer named Golbi, said to be a gift from Moradin himself. Fortubo avoids all other gods save for his brother, the deity Jascar. He is a foe of the derro and wanderers of the Underdark.''

''Fortubo is never kind to those who have fallen from good, although he tolerates neutrals. He is totally opposed to theft and murder, and therefore no assassin or thief will worship him. He teaches his followers to focus on their tasks, avoiding distractions that don’t involve protecting their own communities. They consider themselves to be kin to the element of earth, and do not cut more stone than their communities need.''

''The priesthood welcomes both male and female priests, especially married couples. The children of married pairs of Fortuban priests are said to be blessed with exceptional endurance and insight. The priests of Fortubo focus chiefly on the protection of dwarven communities. They are intense foes of orcs and goblins, as they feel these beings harm the earth with their pointless tunneling.''


 * Title(s) The Stern, the Unyielding Rock, the Bountiful Seam, the Pure Ore, the Master Smith, the Stone Dweller
 * Power level Lesser
 * Alignment Lawful Neutral
 * Portfolio Stone, Metals, Mountains, Guardianship
 * Domains Community, Earth, Good, Law, Mysticism, Protection