Bleredd
| Bleredd | |
|---|---|
| World of Greyhawk character | |
| First appearance | World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983) |
| Created by | Gary Gygax |
| In-universe information | |
| Race | Deity |
| Gender | Male |
| Title | The Iron Mule |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Home | Bytopia |
| Power level | Lesser |
| Portfolio | Metal, Mines, Smiths |
| Domains | Artistry,[1] Cavern, Craft, Earth, Fire, Fitness,[1] Metal, Strength |
In the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Bleredd (BLAIR-ed) is the Oeridian god of Metal, Mines, and Smiths. His holy symbol is an iron mule, as sturdy and patient as himself.
Publication history
Bleredd was first detailed for the Dungeons & Dragons game in the World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), by Gary Gygax.[2]
Bleredd was one of the deities described in the From the Ashes set (1992), for the Greyhawk campaign.[3]
Bleredd's role in the 3rd edition Greyhawk setting was defined in the Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000).[4]
Description
Bleredd is the one who originally taught the Oeridians iron-working. He is a pragmatic sort, preferring work to idle talk. He created many of the artifacts used by his family, including his hammer of thunderbolts, Fury, and his wife's hammer Skull Ringer.
Relationships
Bleredd is the husband of Ulaa.
Realm
Bleredd's realm is the Golden Hills in Bytopia, which is also the home of the gnomish pantheon.[5]: 91 Bleredd's wife Ulaa dwells in the Iron Hills in the Outlands.
Dogma
In Bleredd's creed, the gifts of the earth exist to be taken and used to create practical works. Bleredd's followers are expected to be strong of body and will. Bleredd encourages the free flow of information; the knowledge of smithcraft should never be hoarded, but taught freely to anyone with a talent for it. Those who are miserly in sharing what they have learned ought to be punished.
Worshippers
Bleredd is an Oeridian God primarily worshiped by gnomes, dwarves, and humans.
Clergy
Bleredd's favored weapon is the warhammer (any size), though any pick is also considered preferred. His clerics explore the depths beneath the Oerth, work metals, and search for rare or magical ores. They travel to find knowledge that will improve their craft or to teach others.
Clerics of Bleredd have access to the domains of Creation, Fire, Earth and Strength.
Temples
Bleredd is known throughout the Flanaess.
References
- ^ a b "New Greyhawk God Domains". Canonfire!. 27 October 2002. Retrieved 6 December 2008.
- ^ Gygax, Gary. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (TSR, 1983)
- ^ Sargent, Carl. From the Ashes (TSR, 1992)
- ^ Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (Wizards of the Coast, 2000)
- ^ Perkins, Christopher. Warriors of Heaven (TSR, 1999)
Additional reading
- Conforti, Steven, ed. Living Greyhawk Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign, version 2.0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. Available online:[1]