Hansaeth
Dwarven god of War, Carousing, and Alcohol.
The Bearded One
God of festivity, brewing, and song
Lesser god
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Domains: Chaos, Strength, Travel, War
Symbol: Beer stein
Known as the Bearded One for the thick hair that obscures most of his face, Hanseath represents the festive side of dwarven culture. Brewers hold him in high regard, as do dwarf barbarians and any dwarf who charges headlong into battle heedless of the odds.
Hanseath's clerics often serve in dwarf military units, where they act as healers and spellcasters, urging their fellow dwarves into battle. Such units are not always a comfortable mix of personnel, though, since Hanseath's clerics also have a rebellious streak. Many dwarf armies segregate Hanseath clerics into their own berserker units.
Hanseath's followers are seemingly always off on a great crusade of some sort; they'reeither in battle or marching toward the next battle. Hanseath often orders his followers to make war against the traditional enemies of the dwarves: goblinoids, orcs, giants, and drow.
Hanseath's prayers are often chanted or sung. Many have simple rhyme schemes and frequent, repetitive choruses. In other words, they're drinking songs.
Hanseath's shrines are great festhalls dominated by long tables where worshipers feast and raise goblets to Hanseath's glory. Most have extensive kitchens and pantries attached.
Hanseath's rites look like great feasts, rich with food and drink. Most are raucous affairs performed prior to battle and after a great victory, with one exception, the Ritual of the Cleft Shield. Few events in dwarven life are more heartbreakingly solemn than this ritual, performed by followers of Hanseath for a particularly beloved comrade who fell in battle.
The Berserker: He's revered by dwarf barbarians and any dwarf who charges headlong into battle heedless of the odds. Many dwarf armies segregate Hanseath clerics into their own berserker units.
Drunken Song: Prayers to him are often in the form of drinking songs.
War God: Hanseath’s clerics often serve in dwarf military units, where they act as healers and spellcasters, urging their fellow dwarves into battle. However, the 5th edition downplays Hanseath's military aspect, aside from him still granting access to the War domain.
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