Callarduran Smoothhands - Piety System Page

Gnomish God of Mining, Stonecarving and Prying Curiosity

Oh, was this yours? Well, I figured out how to open it. Did you know it had a demon inside? Yea it didn’t seem very happy. I think it went that way.

Callarduran Smoothhands is the patron god of Svirfneblin (deep gnomes) and the gnomish god of mining, Stonecarving and prying curiosity. He represents their burning need to dig down for the truth and make great discoveries.

Callarduran’s Champions

Alignment: Usually neutral
Suggested Classes: Wizard, Bard, Artificer
Suggested Cleric Domains: Knowledge, Mountain Nature
Suggested Backgrounds: Clan Crafter, Sage, City Watch

Champions of Callarduran are stoic and quietly determined inventors, academics and seekers of truth.

Callarduran’s Favor

Callarduran’s favour lies with the inquisitive and curious. Callarduran’s legends often focus on how his insatiable, relentless curiosity lead him and others to ruin, such as when he stole the heart of Ogremoch, turning the ancient elemental into an implacable monster.

Callarduran’s scions most often hail from hidden deep gnome communities, but comprise all manner of crafters, sages and investigators.

Why did Callarduran seek you out as a champion? The following table offers a few suggestions.

d6	Circumstance
1	You are an expert on gems and magical stones.
2	You built a statue in honour of Callarduran, and the god spoke to you from inside it.
3	You dug deep below the earth in search of power, and what you found has haunted you ever since.
4	You unlocked the powers of an ancient artefact, and it cursed you.
5	You discovered the terrible truth of your family bloodline at long last. Now, they hunt you.
6	You have long hidden away in a secret sanctuary. You’ve emerged into the world in search of something.

Devotion to Callarduran

Following Callarduran means dedicating yourself to finding the truth. As a follower of Callarduran, consider the ideals below as alternatives to those suggested for your background.

d6	Ideals
1	Devotion. My devotion to my god is more important to me than what they stand for. (Any)
2	Knowledge. I must know the truth. The need burns in me.
3	Passion. I have a craft, and I give it everything I have.
4	Peace. I want everyone to get along so I can focus on my real work.
5	Mystery. Nothing captivates me more than an unanswered question.
6	Determination. No consequence can convince me to turn from a cause I consider just.

Earning and Losing Piety

You increase your piety score to Callarduran when you expand the god’s influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these:

• Investigating and uncovering a secret or fact
• Making a great new academic discovery

Your piety score to Callarduran decreases if you diminish Callarduran’s influence in the world or contradict her ideals through acts such as these:

• Concealing your research from others
• Causing chaos or large scale disturbance in pursuit of your goals

Deity Traits

Favoured God: Callarduran

Piety 3+ Callarduran trait
You gain Inspiration when you touch something and it has a negative repercussion.

Cave Wonders

Piety 10+ Callarduran trait
You gain a spell gem. It increases in power in keeping with your Piety score.

Piety	Spell Gem
10	Obsidian
15	Lapis Lazuli
20	Quartz
25	Blood Stone
30	Amber
35	Jade
40	Topaz
45	Star Ruby
50	Ruby
55	Diamond

Examine

Piety 25+ Callarduran trait
You can cast identify with this trait, requiring no material components. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Ogremoch’s heart

Piety 50+ Callarduran trait
You can spend an inspiration die to cast summon elemental (earth) with this trait. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.