Phaestus

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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.