Laduguer - Piety System Page

Dark Dwarf God of Hard Work and Firm Resolve

A single weak link can break the mightiest chain. There is no room for weakness, not deep down in the dark.

Laduguer is the dark dwarf god of hard work and firm resolve.

Laduguer’s Champions

Alignment: Usually lawful, often evil
Suggested Classes: Fighter, Paladin
Suggested Cleric Domains: Forge, Order, War
Suggested Backgrounds: Guild Artistan, Clan Crafter

Champions of Laduguer are unbreakable and unmovable pillars of any adventuring party.

Laduguer’s Favor

Laduguer’s favour is given to those who follow the three tenets of the Duergar - our pockets are never full, our fight is never done and our resolve is never shaken. Push forward, give no quarter, succeed or die.

Laduguer’s scions are often dour companions, inheriting their god’s dislike of emotional displays or intimacy. Connections with others poses a serious danger to carrying out the three tenets, so Laduguer’s champions rarely go out of their way to make friends.

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

d6	Circumstance
1	I slew an entire village of creatures to acquire their wealth for a better cause.
2	I have not spoken to my family since I left them many years ago.
3	I haven’t smiled in 10 years and I don’t intend to start.
4	I resisted excruciating interrogation from a hostile party.
5	I was the last person alive in my legion. They had to dig me out from under the bodies, where I was still trying to fight my way out.
6	I died in the service of my god, and was returned to life to serve him.

Devotion to Laduguer

Following Laduguer means dedicating yourself to cold, hard determination. As a follower of Laduguer, 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	Hard Work. You don’t get anything in this life without working for it.
3	Hate. Spite gets me out of bed in the morning.
4	Wealth. A need to acquire shiny things for their own sake burns in my gut.
5	Pride. I cannot abide losing, I would rather die.
6	Enforcement. I am very prepared to make sure everyone is doing their part.

Earning and Losing Piety

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

• Standing firm against an overwhelming force
• Refusing to back down from conflict

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

• Showing vulnerability of any kind before anyone, enemies and friends alike

Deity Traits

Favoured God: Laduguer

Piety 3+ Laduguer trait
You gain Inspiration when you succeed on an Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma saving throw.

Stubborn

Piety 10+ Laduguer trait
You are immune to any magical effect that would force you to act against your Ideals or Personality Traits.

The Will To Live

Piety 25+ Laduguer trait
Whenever you are Stabilized, you regain 1 hit point.

Chosen of Laduguer

Piety 50+ Laduguer trait
You can spend an inspiration die to cast intellect fortress with this trait. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.