Fiction:The Firmament/Kivaedir

Kivaedir is the dwarven god of alcohol, merrymaking and respite, who serves as a member of the Dwarven Pantheon.

Appearance
Kivaedir is depicted as a jolly, dancing dwarf with a braided brown beard carrying a mug of ale in his hand at all times. He wears a helmet with oversized horns in it, said to be a jest towards his younger battle-oriented brothers.

History
According to the dwarven myths, Kivaedir taught the first generation of dwarves how to make alcohol, as well as urged them to not toil as hard as Breldikig encouraged them to, as a life of nothing but work is no fun.

Realm
Like the rest of their pantheon, Kivaedir resides in the Forge of Worlds, the realm of Skasdrumri in Ziana. There he parties almost constantly, inviting dwarven souls to join him in singing, drinking and general merrymaking, for if they are there, they deserve it.

Personality
Kivaedir is an exceptionally jolly and friendly individual, a party animal who is always up for some fun. He has little interest in getting 'productive' things done and prefers to spend his time doing what he enjoys. However, he is not harmless; provoking him may lead him to respond with a drunken brawl which none of his brothers have ever won against.

Relationships

 * Allies
 * Dwarven Pantheon - The dwarven gods are firm allies of one another.


 * Ambivalent
 * N/A


 * Enemies
 * Skanqrak - The horrid god of the rakash is the arch-nemesis of all dwarven gods.

Cult of Kivaedir
Kivaedir is not worshipped by conventional priests. Rather, tavern keepers are said to be his representatives, and all alcoholic drinks of dwarvenkind are said to possess his blessing. There are numerous festivals dedicated to the god, often organized by religious bards, where they celebrate the success of dwarves and pay respect to the hard work of their workers and ancestors, while believing there must always be a time for rest.