Gornik
Gornik
God the Mine
Other Names
Dver: “The Mine Lord”
It is said that Gornik’s true form is that of a massive, bestial Molebear - a creature of the earth, a master of the deep places. His furs are the color of the earth, and his eyes scintillate with the deep colors of precious stones. His claws shine with the light of metals he seeks.
Yet sometimes he takes the shape of a sturdy Dver miner of perfect bearing. Hooded and cloaked in the shadows of the deep places, his pickaxe flashing as he strikes the earth with a rhythm that is both steady and relentless. Sometimes miners will see him, or hear his slow rhythmic hum as he sings his song to the stone and earth, echoing through the tunnels and showing him where to dig.
His presence brings with it the promise of hidden wealth and the gentle certainty that the earth will yield its treasures to those who work with patience and skill.
Common Worship
Section titled “Common Worship”The followers of Gornik are looked upon with respect, as the providers of precious metals and the guardians of the earth’s hidden wealth. Though the clergy may be seen as humble by some, the Deep Delver is regarded by all who depend on mining as the very foundation of their prosperity and the source of their craft.
Wherever mines delve deep and precious metals are sought, Gornik is called upon to bless the work and ensure the safety of those who toil below. Whether to grant some form of divine guidance in finding ore or to provide protection from cave-ins and other dangers, Gornik receives countless prayers from those seeking the earth’s bounty.
The followers of Gornik are those who have dedicated their lives to the extraction of the earth’s treasures, who have seen the darkness of the deep places and chosen to bring light and wealth to the surface, and who have learned that patient toil and respect for the earth are more powerful than the fickle nature of greed. They include miners who work the deep places with ancient wisdom, metallurgists who transform raw ore into works of beauty, and those who have endured great hardship and emerged stronger for having learned to trust in the earth’s natural abundance.
Edicts
Section titled “Edicts”- Dig deep, and find the riches of the earth
- Leave no stone unturned in the search for greatness
- Honor the craft of metallurgy and metalworking
- Darkness is the embrace of Gornik
Anathema
Section titled “Anathema”- Leave the riches of the earth undiscovered
- Endanger miners through negligence