# Thragos - Dwarf God of the Forge and War ## Overview **Title:** God of the Forge and War **Pantheon:** Dwarven (Prime Entity) **Alignment:** Lawful Good **Divine Rank:** Greater God **Domains:** War, Forge, Knowledge --- ## Description Thragos is the powerful and just father of the dwarf pantheon, reigning supreme as a Prime Entity. He is a deity who values justice, morality, craftsmanship, and the fruits of honest labor. His divine nature combines the warrior's strength with the artisan's precision, making him the patron of those who create with purpose and fight with righteousness. ### Appearance As an avatar, Thragos manifests as a powerful celestial warrior-smith of medium build, radiating divine authority and craftsmanship. --- ## Divine Symbol & Iconography **Primary Symbol:** An anvil with a hammer resting atop it (handle up) This symbol represents hard work leading to wealth and celebration, embodying the core principle that diligent effort deserves recognition and reward. --- ## Philosophy & Teachings Thragos teaches his followers a balanced path of craftsmanship, celebration, and righteousness: - Work diligently in your craft - Enjoy the fruits of your labor through celebrations and rewards - Pass on skills and knowledge to inspire future generations - Pursue greatness and embark on grand adventures in life - Stand against evil and uphold justice His philosophy emphasizes that perfection in craft goes hand-in-hand with moral righteousness, and that both work and celebration have their rightful place in a balanced life. --- ## Tenets of Faith 1. **Honor your craft and strive for perfection in all that you do.** 2. **Share your knowledge with others and inspire them to pursue greatness.** 3. **Uphold justice and morality, even in the face of adversity.** 4. **Work diligently and celebrate the fruits of your labor with joy.** 5. **Pass on your skills to future generations and encourage them to embark on grand adventures.** 6. **Stand by those in need, offering guidance and protection with compassion.** 7. **Embrace unity and strength through harmonious balance, like the bond between Thragos and Mordra.** --- ## Divine Family ### Mate: Mordra **Goddess of Hearth and Home** (Lawful Good) - Domains: Healing, Light, Peace - Brings warmth and comfort to all who call upon her - Embodies hearth and home, a beacon of light in dark times - Symbol: Bear The bond between Thragos and Mordra is unbreakable, their love a source of inspiration. As Thragos forges justice with his mighty hammer, Mordra tends to the embers of hope, nurturing them into roaring flames that light the way for those in need. Together they watch over not only the dwarven realms but all beings who seek their guidance. ### Children **Thrainar** (Son - Neutral Good) - Domains: Tempest, Forge, War - Inherited his father's sense of justice and mother's wisdom - His hammer strikes ring with authority - Upholds the laws of their realm with unwavering determination - Symbol: Anvil - Abilities: +1 to attack and damage, +2 Athletics, detect magic, bless **Durnda** (Daughter - Neutral) - Domains: Healing, Peace, Life - Possesses her parents' compassion and nurturing spirit - Learned the ways of healing and comfort from Mordra - Symbol: Two maces crossed - Abilities: +2 Arcana, +1 medicine, +2 nature, Cure wounds, Command Thrainar's strength bolsters Durnda's gentleness, while Durnda's kindness tempers Thrainar's sternness. Together, they are a formidable duo, respected and admired by all who know them. --- ## Divine Goals & Aspirations - Defeat all evil races that wish to conquer the lands - Empower mortals with the skills and abilities to build and better themselves in life - Pass wisdom and knowledge to the youth - Encourage people to be strong and become great leaders - Spread the teachings of law and righteousness throughout the world --- ## Minor Portfolios - Smithing - Metalwork - Craftsmanship - Celebration - Feasting - Achievement --- ## Thragos' Blessing This divine blessing is granted as a feat to those who choose Thragos as their patron deity. ### Follower Abilities: - **+3 to AC** - **+2 to Insight** - **+2 to Survival** - **+2 to attack and damage rolls** - **Gain one extra attack** ### Special Abilities: - Resistance - Shield of Faith - Enhance Ability - Mending --- ## Champion Abilities ### Passive: Unbreakable Craft The Champion gains resistance to fire and bludgeoning damage. ### Champion Ability: Forge's Wrath For 1 minute, the Champion's weapon attacks deal an additional 2d8 fire damage, and their armor radiates heat, forcing any creature that strikes them in melee combat to take 2d6 fire damage. --- ## Avatar of Thragos - Stat Block **Type:** Medium Celestial, Lawful Good **Challenge Rating:** 30 (100,000 XP) **Proficiency Bonus:** +9 ### Statistics - **Armor Class:** 29 (divine protection) - **Hit Points:** 999 (50d12 + 600) - **Speed:** 60 ft., fly 120 ft. ### Ability Scores |STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |30 (+10)|29 (+9)|30 (+10)|21 (+5)|22 (+6)|20 (+5)| ### Saving Throws STR +15, DEX +19, CON +18, WIS +18 ### Resistances & Immunities - **Damage Resistances:** All - **Damage Immunities:** Slashing - **Condition Immunities:** All ### Senses - Truesight 120 ft. - Passive Perception 20 ### Languages All, Telepathy ### Special Traits **Legendary Resistance (5/day)** If Thragos fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. **Divine Powers** These are special powers, a fraction of the god's power upon the mortal world. These powers can bypass immunity and resistances. **Aura of War** All creatures of Thragos' choice within 60 feet of him gain resistance to all damage. **War Wrath (4/day)** Area of effect action: 120-foot radius. Each creature within range must make a DC 26 Strength saving throw or take 85 (16d10) bludgeoning damage and fall prone as the earth erupts and cracks around them with divine red energy. **Rain of Fire (Recharge 3-6)** Thragos conjures a storm of pouring liquid fire raining down on his enemies. Each creature in a 120-foot radius must make a DC 26 Dexterity saving throw, taking 80 (15d10) fire damage and 80 (15d10) radiant damage and 80 (15d10) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful save. Creatures who fail are also knocked prone and take another 27 (5d10) fire damage at the start of their next turn. ### Actions **Multiattack** Thragos makes eight attacks with his war axes. **Wrath War Axe** _Melee Weapon Attack:_ reach 10 ft., one target. +21 to hit. _Hit:_ 16 (2d6+13) slashing damage, plus 33 (6d10) radiant damage. _Special:_ Wrath can break wall of force, forcecage, and spheres such as resilient spheres. **Unarmed Attack** _Melee Attack:_ reach 5 ft., one target. +21 to hit. _Hit:_ 21 (2d10+10) bludgeoning damage, plus 22 (4d10) radiant damage. ### Legendary Actions Thragos can take 5 Legendary Actions, choosing from options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature's turn. Spent legendary actions are regained at the start of each turn: **Move (Costs 1 Action)** Thragos moves up to his movement speed, without provoking opportunity attacks. **Attack (Costs 1 Action)** Thragos can make an unarmed attack or weapon attack. **Teleport (Costs 1 Action)** Thragos teleports. --- ## Worship & Influence ### Followers Thragos is revered by: - Dwarven smiths and craftspeople - Warriors who fight for justice - Those who value honest work and celebration - Leaders who seek to inspire future generations - Anyone striving for perfection in their craft while maintaining moral righteousness ### Forms of Worship - Altars in forges and smithies - Celebration feasts after great accomplishments - Passing down of crafting techniques and traditions - Standing against evil and tyranny - Creating works of exceptional quality as offerings ### Geographic Influence While primarily worshipped by dwarves, Thragos' influence extends to all good races who value craftsmanship, justice, and the balance between work and celebration. --- ## Relationships with Other Deities ### Close Friendships While specific relationships aren't detailed beyond his family, Thragos is known to stand with other good-aligned deities against evil forces. ### Opposition Thragos is constantly engaged in battle against the forces of evil, including: - Sorgoganis (Evil God of War) - [[Gonosh]] (God of Orcs, Law, and Evil) - Any who would enslave or conquer the lands --- ## Role in Solare Thragos represents the ideal that strength and creation are not opposing forces but complementary aspects of a righteous life. He stands as a bulwark against evil while inspiring generations to create, celebrate, and pass on their knowledge. His presence in Solare ensures that the values of craftsmanship, justice, and balanced living continue to thrive. Together with Mordra, he provides a model of unity and strength through harmonious balance—showing that war and peace, forge and hearth, strength and compassion can coexist in perfect harmony. --- ## Notable Quotes _"Honor your craft and strive for perfection in all that you do."_ _"Work diligently and celebrate the fruits of your labor with joy."_ _"Uphold justice and morality, even in the face of adversity."_