Wundstrost Memorial Day sermon 1768

The *Wundstrost Memorial Day sermon 1768* is a sermon delivered on Moradag 11th Jektorstjorn 1768 by Archbishop Broderick Blessedborn at the Temple of Morndinsamman in Bezmadanbaor.

The speech has become widely circulated amongst scholarly circles after it was hypothesised that it marked the occasion that news of The Agolith arrived in the capital. There has never been any official confirmation from Parliament with regards to the validity of these claims, but the recorded dates closely align.

**[TRANSCRIPT: Archbishop Broderick Blessedborn’s Wundstrost memorial day sermon.]**

**[YEAR: 1768.]**

Moradin is the father and creator of the dwarven race. Honour him by emulating his principles and workmanship in smithing, stoneworking, and other tasks. Wisdom is derived from life and tempered with experience. Advance the dwarven race in all areas of life. Innovate with new processes and skills. Found new kingdoms and clan lands, defending the existing ones from all threats. Lead the dwarves in the traditions laid down by the Soul Forger. Honour your clan leaders as you honour Moradin.

So say the scriptures, but whilst we revel in the glory of the Dwarffather, let us not neglect the rest of the Morndinsamman;

Berronar Truesilver; goddess of hearth and home, consort of Moradin and matriarch of the Morndinsamman. Dumathoin; god of mining, gems and underground exploration. Sharindlar; goddess of fertility, romantic love and healing. Clangeddin Silverbeard; god of battle, valour and honour in combat. Vergadain; god of trade, wealth, negotiation, luck, trickery and chance. Dugmaren Brightmantle; god of scholarship, discovery and invention. Gorm Gulthyn; god of vigilance, defence and protection. Haela Brightaxe; goddess and luck and battle. Marthammor Duin; god of wanderers. Thard Harr; god of survival, hunting and nature. Hanseath; god of war, carousing and alcohol. Thautam; god of magic, secrets and mysteries.

On a day like today we should even take time to consider Tharmekhûl, demipower of the forge and molten rock, as well as Abbathor, god of greed; for he too has followers in this world.

Let us also pray to the gods of our Duergar sibli-

**[Inaudible murmuring among the congregation.]**

Please, please settle down. Let us also pray to the gods of our Duergar siblings. Laduguer; god of weapons-crafting, magic and the Duergar, and his daughter Deep Duerra; goddess of conquest, expansion and psionics. Though their status among the pantheon is oft disputed, remember that our Duergar brothers and sisters were also among those that lost their lives on this day.

For let us not forget why we gather. Although it has come to be a day of remembrance for all that we have lost, this day was established to honour those, thirty-six souls all told, who perished upon the Wundstrost. Thirteen Dwarves, twelve Gnomes, six Humans, four unknown and a single Dragonborn bystander. Let us pray for them all, for they too were surely all devotees of the Morndinsamman.

**[Audible commotion at the edge of the stage.]**

For those misguided fools, that infinitesimal few, who still worship forgotten gods or, if you’re a Halfling, the land itself **[Chuckles.]**, we hope that you come in from the cold so you too can bathe in the warmth of Moradin’s forge.

Of course, I do not mean our Dragonborn allies. No, no. They have religious freedom to worship their twin gods, Bahamut and Tiamat as they see fit. Away from the watchful gaze of the Inquisi-

**[REDACTED walks onto stage. She whispers to the Archbishop. There is a long period of silence.]**

If- If you would like to turn to page 37, we will begin with the chant *Gather ye, ‘pon the crescent moon*, performed in the overtone style.

**[The Archbishop exits the stage.]**