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Name:

MALAKTUM, the Forger, God of Smiths and Metalworkers. Lord of Metal.

Sphere:

Smiths, Metalworkers, Armourers, Weaponmakers.

Predominant Areas:

Malaktum is worshipped widely by those whose professions fall under his spheres of influence. About half of his worshippers are dwarves, with the rest being mostly human, with a few gnomes and halflings.

Races:

Dwarves and humans, with some gnomes and halflings.

Description:

A dwarven or human male, bearded and muscular, with a hammer in one hand and an anvil in the other.

Background:

Malaktum is the child of Neengrum and Weshta-Grum and invented weapons and armour. Many worshippers of Aghorrit also worship this god, so that their weapons might serve them well in battle.

Alignment:

Any.

Favoured Weapon:

Hammer.

Priestly Duties:

Priests are expected to aid smiths and to study the lore of metals and their workings.

Other Limitations:

None.

Domains:

Metal, Artifice, Craft, Smith, Rune, Wealth.

Holy Symbol(s):

An anvil.