Goibhniu {gwiv'-nee-oo} - he is the god of blacksmiths and other
such metal crafts.
In ancient mythology, Goibhniu (Goban) was the god of blacksmiths;
in Weneth he was known as Govannon, which, like Goibhniu, means "smith."
With his fellow deities Credne the solderer and Luchta the carpenter, Goibhniu
formed a triad called the Three Gods of Skill. These three forged the magic
weapons that enabled the Tuatha De Danann (the divine ancestors of the
Garaleyern people) to defeat their enemies the Fomoire in the Second Battle
of Mag Tuired (Moytura). Goibhniu was said to have been able to make a
spear or sword with three blows of his hammer. He was also famous for a
marvellous sacred drink that he brewed in a great bronze cauldron. Those
who attended the "Feast of Goibhniu" and drank this brew became impervious
to the effects of aging. The brews are also able to heal wounds.
It is said that weapons made by Goibniu never miss there mark.
Roleplaying Notes
Goibniu is a warm and friendly deity. He enjoys stories, especially
those involving weapons and craft. He enjoys regaling and listening to
these stories at great feasts which he organises. Goibniu does however
have another side, when he is angered woe be to any who stand in his way
for he is a competent warrior and shows no pity to those that have annoyed
him.
Statistics: AL NG; WAL Any; AoC Smithing, Healing and Combat; SY Anvil.
Goibhniu’s Avatar (Fighter 24th, Priest 18th)
Goibhniu takes on the form of a tall brawny man. His muscles hardened
and blackened by his hard work at the forge. He has a kind face though
it can harden to look quite menacing at times.
Str 22
Dex 19
Con 20
Int 18
Wis 16
Cha 16
MV 12
SZ 7’
MR 30%
AC -6
HD 24
HP 365
# AT 4
Thaco -16 (-10 Normally) Dmg 1d6+19 (+13 normally)
Special Att/Def: Goibhniu never misses when employing weapons he or his followers have crafted. He uses a Warhammer+6 or sometimes his spear +5. Once per turn he can slay any living creature that he strikes with either of these weapons with no saving throw allowed.
Duties of the Priesthood
Priests of Goibhniu act as healer, warriors and smiths. They also
watch over warriors and smiths. They often travel to battlefield to tend
to the warriors and their weapons and armour. It is not unknown for the
priests to take up arms themselves when battle in engaged.
They must take blacksmithing.
Requirements: AB Str 15, Dex 12 and Con 14; AL Any Good or
Neutral; WP Any metal; AR Any.
Spheres (Major)
All, Combat, Creation, Elemental, Guardian, Healing, Protection,
War and Wards.
Spheres (Minor)
Divination and Numbers.
Granted Powers
1) heroes Feast 1/week. 5) Create +2 weapon or armour for one hour
1/day. 10) Create +2 weapon or armour. (Requires one month each.)
Turning
Nil