The Mordinsamman

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Mordinsamman is the name of the dwarven pantheon of ancestor gods.


 * Moradin is the head of the dwarven pantheon and creator of the dwarf species. His domains are the forge and the grave. His body is laid to rest in a grand tomb in Karaz Karak. The Dwarves believe he shall return at the end of the world to save their people from the end times.
 * Valaya is the wife of Moradin and the bearer of divine children. Her domain is life.
 * Grungni is the first-born of Moradin, and beloved of all dwarves. He rebuilt many dwarf-holds shattered by orcs and goblins during the Dawn War. His domain is the forge.
 * Grimnir is the second-born of Moradin, and is a fierce warrior who died avenging a terrible wrong done against the dwarvish race. He is the patron of Dwarf barbarians and bringer of vengeance. His domain is War.
 * Thingrim is the first-born son of Grungni. He is a mighty and glad-hearted warrior who's exploits and adventures are told and retold by Dwarves in song and saga. His domain is the Tempest.
 * Laduguer is the second-born son of Grungni. He is rumored to be a cunning and cheerful trickster, but the Dwarves do not speak of him to outsiders. His domain is Trickery.
 * Abbathor's parentage is unknown. He tempts the Dwarves to fall into greed and lust for precious things and wealth instead of love for clan. He is both respected and feared by the Dwarves. His domain is Light and the Forge.