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-image:npc:varunak1.png Varunak
+image:npc:arigold.png Arigold
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-**Alignment:** alignment \\
+**Alignment:** Lawful Neutral \\
-**Domains:** domain1, domain2 \\
+**Domains:** Forge, Knowledge, Order, Protection, Strength \\
-**Symbol:** brief description \\
+**Portfolio:** Craftsmanship, construction, creation, mastery of trade \\
-**Realm:** their heaven \\
+**Holy Symbol:** An object handcrafted by the holder, a close friend, or a relative. It must be made of at least two materials and bear the marking of Arigold’s Comb \\
-**Ascended:** Age Ascended \\
+**Realm:** A vast workshop filled with endless projects, with adjoining taverns and resting places \\
-**Status:** eg Alive, Actively Worshipped \\
+**Ascended:** The First Age, after the War of Turmoil \\
+**Status:** Alive, Worshipped \\
-Race [[religion|god]] of blank. Brief blurb.
+Human [[religion|god]] of craftsmanship and creation. Arigold was one of the First Men who ascended to godhood through dedication to his craft and the works he left behind. He is credited with aiding Ardanelle in the creation of the Wind and the Words. Arigold values function, precision, and mastery above all else. While beauty has its place, it is always secondary to purpose.
-### Symbols
+#### Divine Influence
+Arigold’s influence is subtle. He does not impose perfection—he expects it to be earned.
-Expanded symbols, including omens, favored creatures, etc.
+In places where his influence is present:
+  * tools fit comfortably in the hand
+  * materials behave as expected
+  * accidents are less frequent
+  * work progresses cleanly
-### Domains and Powers
+These are not miracles so much as the absence of interference. Good work should stand on its own. If something fails, it is more often due to poor craftsmanship than divine neglect.
-Expanded info about domains and powers.
+He is often invoked for protection on job sites, particularly against fires, collapses, and other disruptions that would halt progress.
-### Relationships
+Failure is not punished. It is expected. It is how mastery is achieved.
-Relationships and interactions with other gods.
+#### Signs and Associations
+**Animals:** Bees \\
+**Colors:** Gold, amber, warm brown, iron grey \\
+**Materials:** Wood, iron, stone, wax \\
+**Omens and Signs:**
+  * A project coming together cleanly with minimal error
+  * Tools lasting longer than expected
+  * Bees nesting near a workshop or construction site
+**Motifs:**
+  * Honeycomb patterns
+  * Interlocking parts
+  * Repeating geometric structures
+**Arigold’s Comb:**
+A symbolic arrangement of honeycomb cells, often represented as three hexagons over four, with a single hexagon centered beneath. It is commonly inscribed into tools, workspaces, and foundations as a sign of good fortune and structural integrity.
+#### Manifestation
+Arigold appears as a man in his prime or later years, marked by experience rather than age.
+He is typically seen:
+  * with worn but well-maintained clothing
+  * with tools close at hand
+  * with hands bearing the marks of many crafts—calluses, stains, small scars
+He does not shift form. He is consistent, grounded, and present. When he appears, it is usually for a purpose, not spectacle.
+----
 ### Worship
+Arigold is worshipped by those who build, repair, and create.
-General description of common worshippers and maybe where they are tend to be.
+**Common Followers:**
+  * Builders and architects
+  * Engineers and tinkerers
+  * Smiths, masons, and laborers
+  * Craftsmen of all trades
-#### Clergy
+Some artists revere him, though those focused purely on expression often favor other deities.
-Description of the clergy.
+#### Tenets
+  * Do it correctly, or do it again
+  * Function comes before form
+  * Mastery is earned through repetition and failure
+  * Leave your work better than when you last picked it up
-#### Notable Temples
+#### Clergy
+Clergy of Arigold are craftsmen first, priests second.
+Their duties include:
+  * Teaching apprentices and passing on knowledge
+  * Inspecting works for quality and safety
+  * Crafting and maintaining tools
+  * Overseeing construction and major projects
-If he had any cool temples I'd write about them here.
+They are practical, direct, and focused. While not unkind, they are more concerned with results than comfort.
 #### Affiliated Orders
+  * **The Order of Inspectors** - a dedicated group of inspectors dedicated to building and infrastructure construction, where failures can prove disastrous.
+  * **The Hivemasters** - a small sect of Arigold worshippers dedicated to the keeping of bees and self sustenance
+  * **Testers of Resolve** - considered heretical, the Testers of Resolve have infiltrated some churches and guilds in order to learn how best to destroy and dismantle. They claim that this is all merely in accordance of Arigold's will, to prevent shoddy workmanship.
-Any dedicated paladin orders, etc.
+#### Notable Temples
+Temples of Arigold often offer basic education for various crafts, or at the very least serve as a hub for masters to find new apprentices. They always have an attached workshop for the creation of tools.
 #### Holy Days
+  * The completion of a major project is celebrated with a feast
-Key holidays.
+  * The autumnal equinox is celebrated as a time to prepare for winter projects, so that craftsmen can keep themselves busy when the weather becomes too harsh to travel. This holiday is taken more seriously in places with severe winters.
 #### Rites
-Various rites associated with the deity.
+**Burial:**
+The body must be placed within something that has been manufactured, such as a coffin or mausoleum.
+A tool, preferably one belonging to the deceased, is placed in one hand.
+In the other, an object crafted by the deceased is placed.
-### Myths and Legends
+This represents both the work they performed and what they leave behind.
-#### Ascension
+If a craftsman dies during a significant work, it is considered a great honor for another master to complete it properly. Poorly finishing such a work is seen as a serious failure.
-Ascension myths, if known.
+**Consecrating a Workspace or Project:**
+Beeswax is dripped at the threshold and left in place until it is naturally worn away by use.
-#### Some other myths.
+This is a quiet prayer for longevity and success. The wearing away of the wax is intentional; crafted spaces are meant to be used, not preserved untouched.
-Other stuff and legends about the god.
+----
+### Myths and Legends
+#### Ascension
+Arigold rose to godhood through his own works and dedication to craft. Unlike many gods, his ascension was not driven by conquest or divine inheritance, but by what he created and what endured.
+He is known to have aided Ardanelle in the creation of powerful artifacts, though the full extent of his role is not widely understood.
-===== Arigold the Maker =====
+#### Relationships
+  * [[Ardanelle]] – Arigold deeply respects Ardanelle and honors her sacrifice, though he understands the anger others direct toward her. He is concerned that the great library may now sit unused.
-Holy Symbol: An object hand crafted by the holder, a close friend, or relative. It must be made of 2 different materials, and must bear the marking of Arigold's Comb. (A specific honeycomb configuration).
+  * [[The Scoundrel]] – He respects The Scoundrel's cleverness and power, but views him as impatient and too willing to cut corners or cheat to achieve results. In turn, The Scoundrel finds him to be quite boring.
-Domains: Forge, Knowledge, Order, Protection, Strength
-Rites:
+Arigold is not particularly social among the gods. He does not seek them out unless there is a reason to do so.
-Burial - The body must be placed within something that has been manufactured (such as a mausoleum or a coffin). In one hand, a tool (preferably belonging to the deceased) must be placed. In the other hand an object that has been crafted (preferably one made by the deceased).
+#### Other Myths
+  * It is said that unfinished great works are watched over until someone worthy can complete them
+  * Some believe that Arigold walks among mortal workshops in disguise, observing rather than intervening
+  * There are stories of tools that never dull, though such claims are often attributed more to skill than divine favor
-Consecrating a new work space or project - A candle of bees wax must be dripped at the threshold and left until it is naturally worn away by foot traffic.
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