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'''Phaestus, the Smith''', was the God who helped [[Proteus]] shape [[Creation]] in the early days of the world. Experimenting with the creation of life forms, together They discovered the secret of consciousness and created the myriad number of creatures and plants that populate the realm's innumerable planets. Phaestus is Father to one specific [[:Category:Adventurer races|race]], however, as the sole creator of the [[dwarf|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.
'''Phaestus, the Smith''', is the Lord of the Mountains, the Father of the Dwarves and the Sculptor of the Earth.  


He takes great joy in the works of mortals who display the innovation, inspiration and imagination to create for the betterment of others, through this emulation He is honoured. He disdains sloth and is directly opposed to the forces of destruction and oblivion, as these work to undo that which He has made and now embodies.
== 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.  


Phaestus crafted a new hand for [[Pandora]], Goddess of Mischief, after Her own was lost due to being fused with the [[Caduceus of Castigation]], a relic belonging to [[Sarapis]]. Followed by the inventors and honest labourers of [[Sapience]], the [[month]] of [[Phaestian]] was named after Phaestus.
He is father to one specific [[:Category:Adventurer races|race]], however, as the sole creator of the [[dwarf|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.


Phaestus is also known to have a fondness for [[alcohol|ale]].
An example of Phaestus' capability comes in the form of[[Pandora]], 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.


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