Aule

Aulë was an Ainu, one of the Vala, who was responsible for fashioning and crafting the substances of which Arda, the world, was composed. He was also called Mahal (Khalazid: "Maker"), Oli (Cathanese: "Dream") or Návatar (Elvish: "Craftsman) and delighted in the nature of substances and in works of skill, but was not concerned with possession or mastery. Besides the shaping of Arda, Aulë's greatest works were the vessels of the Sun and Moon, and the Dwarves. He also created Angainor (the chain of Melkor).
As Aulë was a smith, he was the Vala most similar in thought and powers to Melkor, as both gloried in fashioning artistic and original things, and came to create beings of their own. But Aulë strove to be true to the original intent of the Music of the Ainur, and submitted all that he did to the will of Ilúvatar, while Melkor wished to control and subvert all things, and would try to twist or destroy others’ creations because of his jealousy. There was long strife between Aulë and Melkor both before and after the creation of Arda, though Aulë traditionally opposed attempts to fight Melkor, for fear of the damage that would be wrought to Arda .
His creation of the dwarves was from a wish to create something of his own. However he could nor create free will on his own, thus creating only the empty vessels taht only moved when he commanded it. Eru saw Aule's creations and was enraged by him not obeying the song of creation, just like Melkor. He asked them to smite them down, and Aule complied. Seeing his loyalty, Eru gave the dwarves free will, causing them to cover in fear. Aule, seeing this, showed mercy and thanked Eru. More at Creation of Dwarves
Aule is followed by smiths and crafstmen all around the world and also has a cult-like following called Soldiers of the Anvil

Holy Books & Codes

World's Manual

Divine Symbols & Sigils

An anvil being struck by a hammer

Tenets of Faith

1-Always make the best work you can. 2-Create, don't consume. 3-Be honest with your craft, don't swindle people. 4-Teach others craftspeople your woork, spread the knowledge.

Divine Goals & Aspirations

Aule mainly assists Manwe in his endeavors. His primary goal is the chain Melkor in Angainor once more.

Divine Classification

Deity

Religions

• Church of the Jade Dragon
• Pantheon of Mellinor

Realm

Arda

Church/Cult

Pantheon of Mellinor