Lon-Ka
From Dreams of Hope
- Domain
- The forge. Technology. Patron of Smiths. Knowledge, Forge
- Personality
- Stubborn. Takes offense easily if criticized. Direct.
- Other Names
- the Hammer, Artisan's Muse
- Usual Depiction
- A short, bearded dwarf (of indeterminate gender) wearing a blacksmith’s apron and heavy gloves. It stands at an anvil with a metal blank on it, hammer raised.
- Companions/Demigods
- Ignis, Fire-bearer. Stone-mender Chuluu. Loremaster Noym. Gear-cutter Clang. Potion-stirrer Spark-tinker.
- Worship
- Lon-ka is worshiped by more progressive dwarves (especially in Shinevog), craftsmen in general, and especially the goblins and dragonborn of Byarsha. New inventions and special items are brought to his clergy to be blessed—copies of the schematics are presented and burned ritually before him. His clergy are always some of the best crafters around. Those touched by the spark of invention are “called by the Hammer.” Most savants venerate Clang and Spark-tinker more than anyone.
- Religious Precepts
- Stasis is death. Constantly reach for new ideas and thoughts. Test all traditions by fire and anvil. The world exists to be used—be efficient but don’t hold back. Above all, create new things and share that knowledge. Generosity and collaboration are rewarded.
