Dwarf Religion
The Dwarf pantheon of gods is typically representative of Dwarf natures and interests: war, craftwork, brewing, gold and grudges! Click the links below to jump to their various pages.
Principle Deities |
Lesser Deities |
Religious Orders/Subcults |
Born of stone - The creation myths of the Dwarfs
Disclaimer - This is not my work, it has been written by Alfred Nunez Jnr, one of the original writers of the S&S fluff before leaving GW. The work is made freely available by Alfred (Mad Alfred) on the internet as unofficial source material for WHFRP games and I thought it would be handy for those fluff lovers out there.
Source: http://www.madalfred.darcore.net/
In the Beginning…
As summarised from the recent work of Verenan historian, Erich Schliemann – based on his interpretation of the historical tomes written by Bederik the Venerable, the first millennium High Priest of Grungni and Loremaster of Karak Hirn.
“In the age before time, the first of the Ancestor Gods, Grungni awoke in the darkness within the heart of the first mountains. Though there was no light for his eyes to see, Grungni knew he
was not alone. He shattered his cradle of birth with one blow of his mighty fist, thereby creating a large cavern where he could stretch his arms. His exertions also forced a crack into which a thin shaft of light entered his birthplace.
“Grungni’s efforts awoke his brother Grimnir, who likewise shattered his cradle as he stepped into the new world. The two then awoke their sister, Valaya, and brother, Gazul, from the rock that birthed them.
“The four set forth from the heart of the world, only to be confronted by otherworldly creatures with bulging eyes, hairless bodies, and sorcerous weapons of a type not found in the world. Though just awaken, the Ancestor Gods fought with such strength and determination that their enemies were quickly and decisively defeated. At the end of the battle, which lasted seven days and night, the Ancestor Gods took possession of the mountain from which they entered the
world. In time, they crafted a home for themselves and their children and called it Karak Zorn.”
To jump to the individual Ancestor God pages, please either use the nav bar or, alternatively click on the below links:
Grungni
Valaya
Grimnir
Source: http://www.madalfred.darcore.net/
In the Beginning…
As summarised from the recent work of Verenan historian, Erich Schliemann – based on his interpretation of the historical tomes written by Bederik the Venerable, the first millennium High Priest of Grungni and Loremaster of Karak Hirn.
“In the age before time, the first of the Ancestor Gods, Grungni awoke in the darkness within the heart of the first mountains. Though there was no light for his eyes to see, Grungni knew he
was not alone. He shattered his cradle of birth with one blow of his mighty fist, thereby creating a large cavern where he could stretch his arms. His exertions also forced a crack into which a thin shaft of light entered his birthplace.
“Grungni’s efforts awoke his brother Grimnir, who likewise shattered his cradle as he stepped into the new world. The two then awoke their sister, Valaya, and brother, Gazul, from the rock that birthed them.
“The four set forth from the heart of the world, only to be confronted by otherworldly creatures with bulging eyes, hairless bodies, and sorcerous weapons of a type not found in the world. Though just awaken, the Ancestor Gods fought with such strength and determination that their enemies were quickly and decisively defeated. At the end of the battle, which lasted seven days and night, the Ancestor Gods took possession of the mountain from which they entered the
world. In time, they crafted a home for themselves and their children and called it Karak Zorn.”
To jump to the individual Ancestor God pages, please either use the nav bar or, alternatively click on the below links:
Grungni
Valaya
Grimnir