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'''Bleredd''' is the [[Oeridians|Oeridian]] god of Metal, Mines, and Smiths. His holy symbol is an iron mule.  
 
'''Bleredd''' (BLAIR-ed) is the [[Oeridians|Oeridian]] god of Metal, Mines, and Smiths. His holy symbol is an iron mule, as sturdy and patient as himself [''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer|LGG]]'', p.167], or a hammer and anvil. [''[[Return of the Eight|Rot8]]'', p.28]


==Description==     
==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==
==Relationships==
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==Realm==
==Realm==
Bleredd's realm is the ''Golden Hills'' in [[Bytopia]], which is also the home of the [[gnome|gnomish]] pantheon (WoH, 91). Bleredd's wife Ulaa dwells in the ''Iron Hills'' in the [[Outlands]].


==Dogma==
==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 horded, 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==
==Worshippers==
Bleredd is an Oeridian God primarily worshiped by [[gnome]]s, [[Dwarf|dwarves]], and humans.
Bleredd is an Oeridian God primarily worshiped by [[gnome]]s, [[Dwarf|dwarves]], and humans.  


===Clergy===
===Clergy===
Bleredd's favored weapon is the warhammer.
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.  


==Temples==
==Temples==
Bleredd is known throughout the [[Flanaess]].


==Bibliography==
== References ==
*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:[http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LG_Deities.zip]
=== Notes ===
 
<references group="note" />
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.  
=== Citations ===
 
<references />
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
=== Bibliography ===
 
*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:[http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LG_Deities.zip]
*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
* [[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.  
* [[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
* [[Mike Mearls|Mearls, Mike]] and [[Jeremy Crawford]]. ''[[Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2018. Item code C4594.
* Perkins, Christopher. ''Warriors of Heaven''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999.
* [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
{{index}}




[[Category:Characters of Bytopia]]
[[Category:Dwarven deities]]
[[Category:Dwarven deities]]
[[Category:Earth gods]]
[[Category:Deities of earth]]
[[Category:Gnome deities]]
[[Category:Gnome deities]]
[[Category:Gods of craftmanship]]
[[Category:Deities of craftsmanship]]
[[Category:Greyhawk deities]]
[[Category:Oeridian deities]]

Latest revision as of 06:08, 28 April 2025

Greyhawk Divinity
Bleredd
Names and titles
Title(s):The Iron Mule
General information
Portfolio:Metal, Mines, Smiths
Home:Bytopia
Alignment:Neutral
Gender:Male
Rules items
Domains:Creation, Earth, Fire, Strength, Forge, Light[1]
Divine rank:Lesser

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 [LGG, p.167], or a hammer and anvil. [Rot8, p.28]

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 (WoH, 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 horded, 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.

Temples

Bleredd is known throughout the Flanaess.

References

Notes

Citations

  1. ↑ Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes (2018), p.111.

Bibliography

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Bleredd Deity Worshipped by: Human, Against The Giants: The Liberation of Geoff 6, 51
Bleredd Deity Worshipped by: Human, Dragon magazine #299 102
Bleredd Deity Worshipped by: Human, From the Ashes: References Card #4
Bleredd Deity Worshipped by: Human, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 21, 157, 185
Bleredd Deity Worshipped by: Human, Living Greyhawk Journal #2 9
Bleredd Deity Worshipped by: Human, Living Greyhawk Journal #3 18
Bleredd Deity Worshipped by: Human, Oerth Journal #02 14,16
Bleredd Deity Worshipped by: Human, Oerth Journal #17 4
Bleredd Deity Worshipped by: Human, Oerth Journal #20 5
Bleredd Deity Worshipped by: Human, Oerth Journal #27 24
Bleredd Deity Worshipped by: Human, Player's Guide to Greyhawk 20, 21
Bleredd Deity Worshipped by: Human, Return of the Eight 28
Bleredd Deity Worshipped by: Human, T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil 120
Bleredd Deity Worshipped by: Human, The Adventure Begins 114
Bleredd Deity Worshipped by: Human, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 63, 76
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