Jascar

''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.