Alignment: Chaotic Good
Worshipper Alignment: Any non-evil
Plane: Earth
Followers: Mostly Dwarves and Gnomes, but not restricted to those races.
Symbol: A pick crossed over a shoved
Cleric Title: Mole

Grom is a new god to Shalor but is probably quite old. To many Grom appears to be attempting to take the place of the dead god Durhumn the Underking. Ulgezin slew Durhumn in a great battle in which Durhumn in a successful effort sacrificed his life for his old rival Enlilz. Many are suspicious of Grom and his ultimate ambitions on Shalor but thus far Grom has only appeared to aid those good races he has come in contact with. He is either truly a good god who is on Shalor to help or he is making a strong effort to make a good impression, perhaps both are true. Grom has not only aided his followers but seems to be making war on some demon lords. Though there is reason to be suspicious of the new earth god, in these times of desperation, there is more reason to trust him. Thus many dwarves and gnomes have quickly adopted Grom as their patron deity.

Grom has appeared to his follower in one common form. He appears as a 12’ tall broad framed humanoid made of rough black stone with thick veins of gold running through his body. His eyes are brilliant glowing green emeralds, and his teeth are made of sharp diamonds. His form is impressive and is awe inspiring to those who have witnessed him. His brute strength is said to be unmatched among the gods on Shalor. Some have claimed to witness him squeeze a lump of coal in his fist to fashion a perfect diamond. Grom’s relationship with the other gods is unknown if there is any. Grom appears thus far to be a very private god who avoids association with the other gods. Grom is sometimes referred to as ‘He who swims through the earth’ because of the gods ability to move through the earth as if it were mere water.

Grom however is not the perfect dwarven or gnomish god. He appears to show no interest in crafts or architecture. Grom also only values precious metals and gems for their beauty and without any monetary consideration. He grumbles at the gnome’s persistence to eat gems, but accepts it at as necessary to their survival. He also greatly prefers the treasures of the earth to be left in their raw form, but does sometimes admire the form the gnomes and dwarves fashion the treasures into. Grom considers all precious metals and gems to be his, no matter where they are located and in whose coffers. He allows others to ‘hold’ them and ‘care’ for them, but they are always his. He has no wish to take them because no matter where they are they are his anyway. Many pray to Grom to let them ‘care’ and ‘hold’ his treasures and on rare occasions Grom answers by giving them directions to some of these precious gems or metals.
 

The Mole of Grom 20 points

One College: 5 pts
Spell Bonus +1: 5 pts
Reaction (+2 reputation to those who live or work in the earth): 5 pts
Extra Strength +1: 10 pts
Spells: All earth and metal spells, and lend strength and recover strength.

Worship 30 minutes/day, 2 fatigue: -5 pts
Mole Vow: -5 pts
-Protect and serve the good and humble creatures that work or live in the earth
-Honor the treasures and sanctity of the earth. (This is a vague controversial vow)