Laduguer (La-do-ger)
Overview
Son of Ruthar and the brother of Deep Duerra. Banished and cursed alongside her brother for turning on their father while he was weakened after the Calamity, he since has harbored bitter resentment. The Gray Protector views his cousins in the Morndinsamman as indolent layabouts more concerned with maintaing outdated traditions than with progress and artifice. That's not to say Laduguer is a free thinker--he clings to his own brand of intolerant discipline, weaving a doctrine of obedience to one's leader, empowerment through the exploitation of slaves, enrichment through the creation of magical weapons, and protection through an unforgiving program of stern military preparedness. Strongly xenophobic, Laduguer urges his charges to avoid contact with other races except for limited trade and slave raids.Portfolio and Responsibilities
He is the god whose portfolio includes magic weapon creation, advancement of weapons technology, magic, and the deep dwarves. The duergar recognize no difference between religious and secular authority, making Laduguer's clerics (known as thuldor, a dwarven term meaning "those who endure") the nominal rulers of gray dwarf society. The duergar see their existence as a constant struggle agaisnt other Underdark races, and the thuldor form the single constant that has kept the race united and powerful ever since the days when Laduguer's clerics were banished to the deep darkness.
Divine Domains
Artifice (including Alchemy and Industry), Darkness, Destruction (only Hatred), Evil, Law (including Slavery and Tyranny), Dwarf, Creation, Magic, Occult
Artifacts
Helm of Ladugeur
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Holy Weapons - Crossbow, Battleaxe
Holy Animal - Werebadgers
Holy Colors - Grey, Purple
Holy Minerals - Adamantine
Holy Symbol - Shield with a broken crossbow bolt on it
Tenets of Faith
Edicts - Toil endlessly. Obey your superiors explicitly. Hone your crafts perfection. Suffer pain stoically and remain aloof.
Anathema - Show your pain or fear. To show or feel emotions is weakness and will be purged. Cut corners and be lazy.
Holidays
The duergar enjoy few religious ceremonies of note, as celebration offers a dangerous break to the toil upon which the duergar owe their protracted existence.
Example Antipaladin Codes
By the unyielding strength of Laduguer, the Gray Protector, I take this oath. Into the heart of the Underdark, I stride with weapon and magic, ever vigilant, ever prepared, and always devoted to the deep dwarves' enduring dominion.- I pledge unwavering loyalty to the Gray Protector, honoring Laduguer's teachings of discipline, progress, and mastery in artifice.
- The strength of the deep dwarves lies in unity and resilience. I shall uphold the principles of strict obedience to our leaders and ensure that the legacy of our people remains unbroken in the face of adversity.
- The outside world is fraught with threats and treachery. I vow to remain vigilant, ever prepared for conflict, ensuring the safety and supremacy of our realms.
- Our path to greatness is paved with discipline and technological advancement. I will champion innovations that fortify our defenses and sharpen our offense.
- While I am wary of other races, I understand the strategic importance of trade and alliances. I shall engage with them prudently, always vigilant of treachery and deceit.
- Our legacy was forged in the deep darkness, and it is there that our strength lies. I promise to defend the sanctity of our realms, ensuring that the deep dwarves remain a formidable force in the Underdark.
Physical Description
Body Features
Laduguer appears as a tall, gaunt Duergar dwarf with skin that can change between gray and brown to match the nearby rock. He is bald and perpetually frowning.
Divine Classification
Rank 14 Intermediate Deity (Dead Power)
Alignment
Lawful Evil
Realm
Church/Cult
Honorary & Occupational Titles
"The Gray Protector" or "The Exiled Brother"
Circumstances of Death
Killed by Ydion
Children
Pronouns
he/him
Aligned Organization
