Svarog
God of Craft and Balance
Svarog, the Celestial Blacksmith, is a Prime deity of the Creators' Pantheon and a husband of Lada. He's responsible for building the bridges between worlds, forging the land, mountains and ravines in the image that is seen today.
The Celestial Blacksmith is known to be a patron of blacksmithing, craft and balance.
He is primarily worshipped by blacksmiths, artisans and craftsmen of different cultures, but primary by gnomes, dwarfs, humans and fire genasi, granting his blessings to those who seek balance, wisdom and help in mastering the craft.
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The Celestial Blacksmith is known to be a patron of blacksmithing, craft and balance.
He is primarily worshipped by blacksmiths, artisans and craftsmen of different cultures, but primary by gnomes, dwarfs, humans and fire genasi, granting his blessings to those who seek balance, wisdom and help in mastering the craft.
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1. Appearance
2. History
3. Worship
4. Holidays
5. Commandments of the Celestial Blacksmith
6. Links
2. History
3. Worship
4. Holidays
5. Commandments of the Celestial Blacksmith
6. Links
Appearance
The Celestial Blacksmith is most often depicted as a tall, strong, old man, with dark grey skin and fiery visage that covers his hair and head. Lava lines frame parts of his face and arms. There is a distinct headband on his forehead, decorated with Svarog Sun and geometric patterns, as well as lush fiery beard. Large steel armour covers a white long embroidered with gold and black patterns shirt. A masterfully crafted big stone hammer is always held at the Blacksmith's side.
History
War of the Burning Skies
...Creation of bogokovc
Endless Dream
...Worship
by Felixora
Fire boar is considered to be a holy animal of the Celestial Blacksmith.
The main temple of worship is the Iron Summit - a magnificent and impressive in its size temple in the Black Smoke Mountains, in the heart of dwarven kingdom.
Another major temple dedicated to Svarog is located in Avarin, where the religion of the Celestial Blacksmith is one of the official religions.
Holidays
On day of Svarog Sun people have a celebration dedicated to the Heavenly Fire and Forge of Svarog, They perform a lot of rites under the sun, praying to the Celestial Blacksmith. Those, who wish of his blessing in the craft and smithing, spend the day praying near his shrines.
Day of Svarog is a holiday of the Celestial Blacksmith, on 31 Hmuren.
In the legends it says, so that people could survive the hard (winter) time, Svarog gave them the art of forging iron, from which they can make all kinds of hunting and labour tools. Therefore, on this day, blacksmiths, carpenters and all craftsmen are especially honoured. Many of them hold their own fair, showing and selling their works.
Another celebration of the Celestial Blacksmith is on Svarogizh day, 39 Svitozar.
It is celebrated on the 40th day after the Jesien Equinox - the 21 of Padziernik. According to legends, The Celestial Blacksmith forged all the celestial bodies in 10 nights (10 cosmic nights - 10,000 years), the last night being on the Svarozich Day. Among the worshippers of Svarog it is believed that celestial bodies represent the many fires of his forge.
"This is what our Svarog said: as my creations I created you from my fingers. And let it be known that you are the children of the great-grandcreators and behave like the children of the great-grandcreators. And you will be like my children, and Fire will be your safe haven".
Commandments of the Celestial Blacksmith
- Forge your own destiny with your own hands.
- The whole world is build on the balance, that must be maintained at all costs.
- Our legacy is what we are remembered for. Persist, create and leave part of you spirit in your creations.
Links
- Svarog is based on god Svarog from Slavic Mythology, Wiki page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svarog
General Information
| Classification | Greater deity |
| Titles | The Celestial Blacksmith
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| Common symbol | Stone hammer,
decorated with Svarog's sun and flames |
| Gender | Masculine |
| Pronouns | he/him/his |
Worship
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Spouses
Lada
(Wife)
Siblings
Children
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Alignment chart
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