Endrithavārn

Earth - Stone/Precious Metals/Minerals/Gems

Depicted as a great Drake of moss covered stone or an ancient stone giant in emerald green robes.  Endrithavārn is stalwart, taciturn, and slow to move or act, however, mountains rise and fall when he does.  Endrithavārn is responsible for managing the movements of the tectonic plates of the world, the sublimation of plates across the ocean floor, the rise of mountain ranges, and is thought to be the source behind the might of earthquakes.  Endrithavārn is fond of precious metals and gemstones and his priests often set up shrines or even cathedrals at the heart of larger veins or geodes.  Endrithavārn is thought to spend most of his time asleep, many of the weaker quakes and more subtle shifts are thought to be him stirring in his sleep.

• Worship: The dwarves that make their homes in his mountains or delve deep into the earth, veins of precious metals and cashes of gemstones are seen as his gifts to the mortal races of the world, though in truth he cares little for anything or anyone.

• Offerings: He accepts little by way of offerings, instead many of the great works of stone crafted by the dwarves are dedicated to him. Crafted by his priests and blessed in his name, small pieces of crystal set in precious metals are kept by most dwarves in their homes. These offerings to Endrithavārn are thought to help maintain his slumber.

• Seasons and indeed times matters little to Endrithavārn, as such his celebrations are less frequent.  Instead of the typical celebrations enjoyed by the other gods, Endrithavārn's priests hold one grand celebration once a decade to honor and thank the god for his continued mercies.  Smaller offerings are often made after disasters such as cave-ins or gentle quakes, attempting to soothe him back to sleep.

The Two Divine Pillars of Endrithavārn

• Dungeon 1: Quarry of Endrithavārn

Dangerous interwoven mine shafts lead to a Crystalline Labyrinth.

• Dungeon 2: Canyon of Eons

Dinosaurs in the Grand Canyon lead to a Volcano.