Ghuramor

The rune of Ghuramor in the elder tongue

> “*My only wish now is to see the civilizations of humanity endure. I will bring unwavering permanence to the world. A stable and lasting existence.”*
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> -The Tenets of Sovereignty Section one: Reflections
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Third to claim the mantle of the divine was Ghuramor. He lays claim to the domain of all lands of Var’Tareen and all things that grow there be they of stone or life. The followers of Ghuramor are smiths and masons and those who seek to make. His godstones are dug from the soil.

## History

### War of Ascendance

Before his ascendance Ghuramor was humanity's greatest weaponsmith of ten generations. It was said that he could forge a blade of any shape or size and it would hold an edge sharp enough to cut falling silk. The blades he crafted were used by generals, elite commandos, and gods. Using these blades, Rallia and Cainar captured Raerdrin in battle and bound him in chains forged by Ghuramor. The smith was chosen out of thousands to become the next god. This was to ensure that not every god of the new generation would be a soldier. Many watched as the smith took a dagger and plunged it into the heart of the fallen god. That was five hundred years into the war. For the rest of the fight Ghuramor enlisted smiths and masons. Under his guidance they made great weapons and holds for humanity. Together they carved out tunnels deep beneath the world's mountains, expanding the cave system to which many had taken shelter in. They crafted the great city of Threnarau which became an impenetrable fortress from which the war was led. He was known as a warm man and friend to all.

### Modern Era

After the war Ghuramor helped forge the six pact blades that are to be used on the gods should they go rogue. He gave up leadership of Threnarau and spent the next hundred years building himself a new fortress deep beneath the Spiked Peaks. To the fortress he gave the name Cre’Parath. In the language he was born speaking it means Far Sanctum. He established The Order of Earthen Smiths. This group recruits the best builders, smiths, and artists in order to create great works. They contract to anyone who can pay their large cost. Every decade they undertake a great public project to benefit all. The Order played a major part in the building of Sar-Makashi. The Warden himself blessed the lands around the new city so that food could grow in the desert. Ghuramor is the most open of all gods. He personally crafts a sword for each new kaiser of Mordehall, the country that now resides where he was born. For one month a year he holds court in Cre’Parath. He will hear the request of anyone who makes the journey. To anyone whose requests he deems of earthly cause, he will endeavour to grant their wish.

## Appearance

Ghuramor is shorter than most of his kin. At Five feet and eleven inches he is taller than most humans but the smallest of all gods. At least in terms of height. In size he is bulky and muscular. He has dark brown skin which seems to crack in places that leak a vibrant green light. His hair is short, black, and wavy. His eyes are brown, and he has a wide nose. The god always seems to be wearing a smile and calling out a laugh. On his chest is a tight fitting well tailored shirt. One not meant for style but meant for use. All his clothes are always stained with paint and soot. He walks barefoot and carries a short sword of his own making. His crest is an image of two boars charging each other both brown with golden tusks with his motto above them.

## Worship

All artists and builders are worshippers of Ghuramor. He is the god of smiths, masons, and miners. Ghuramor’s rhetoric emphasises beauty and creation of new things. When building a home or other structure, a prayer to Ghuramor is written on the first brick or piece of wood laid. It is considered worship of Ghuramor to create a piece of art whether it be a painting, a sculpture, a poem, or even food. Prayers are said to him during the hardest parts of the creation process. Ghuramor is represented by any land animals, but specifically hardy ones. His favored animal is the boar, but he is also represented by moose, bears, elk, and panthers. In addition to beasts his other holy symbols are mountains, emeralds, bricks, and paintbrushes. Meals are dedicated to Ghuramor and those who seek his favor carry a small polished stone in their pockets. Planting trees or cultivating a small garden is another way to worship Ghuramor. In Carufell worship of the Warden focuses more on the natural aspect of his persona. People create shrines to him in the woods made from stone and moss, as well as carrying a dried bough from an ancient tree close to their home. Northern Pine is considered to be the holy tree of Ghuramor in Carufell. People from Mordehall bury small emeralds in their gardens or the land by their homes. They also seek to perfect their craft and make their arts permanent. It is considered an honor to Ghuramor for artists and smiths to take students in Mordehall. Taking a student is a way to preserve your art. In Roadon, Ghuramor is honored in the creation of glass. The sand belongs to the god of the earth and the glass is considered to be beautiful. Glassblowers revere Him and by creating a vase in his honor every year and filling it with sand. At the end of the year the vase is melted down and the sand in it is used to rebuild it. Toallans worship Ghuramor by wearing green through the month of Ghuramus. Toallans have a special reverence for colors and honor the beauty of them by creating floral arrangements.

## Followers

The city of Pruzer had a massive cathedral to Ghuramor.

Alekiai and Morgar were among the Nurmendemar who worshipped the Warden of Stone.