| Phaestus, the Smith | |
| Realm | Crafting, Dwarves |
| Symbols | Hammer of Phaestus |
| Relatives | None |
| Allies | Sarapis, Daedalus |
| Enemies | Babel, Pandemonium |
| Order Name | Phaesteans |
| Temples | Vashnar Mountains, Inbhir Ness |
Phaestus, the Smith, is the Lord of the Mountains, the Father of the Dwarves and the Sculptor of the Earth.
History
At the dawn of Creation, Phaestus aided Proteus in crafting the innumerable planets and in sculpting the beings that would dwell within their myriad landscapes. Together, They touched on the secret of consciousness, and laid the foundations for life. As a gift to the mortals, Phaestus blessed them with the ability to create for themselves using the resources surrounding them.
He is father to one specific race, however, as the sole creator of the Dwarves. The Smith first used them as intelligent tools and companions as, at that point, they were nothing more than complex machinery. However, Phaestus eventually pledged His eternal loyalty to Proteus at the beginning of the War of Humanity in exchange for their free will.
An example of Phaestus' capability comes in the form ofPandora, Goddess of Mischief. He crafted Her a new hand after Her own was lost due to being fused with the Caduceus of Castigation, a relic belonging to Sarapis.
The Phaesteans
Little is known of the devoted followers of Phaestus.
Divine Symbols
The holy symbols of Phaestus are the hammer and the forge.