Gond

Gond, known as Nebelun among gnomes and as Zionil in the Shining Lands, was the Faerûnian god of craft, smithing, and inventiveness. The Lord of All Smiths pushed for innovation and imaginativeness, sometimes to a dangerous degree, as a result of his short-sighted desire to create.

Description
Avatars of Gond took several forms, including that of a brawny, red-hued smith, a short, slight man with straw-blond hair, or a gnome. No matter his form, Gond had a forge-scarred face with dark (but nonetheless sharp and bright) eyes and a constantly attentive and inquisitive expression. He wore ordinary leathers under his scorched smith smock, though he could also summon a set of glassteel plate armor over himself (hovering close to his body piece by piece rather than actually encasing him) at will.

Possessions
Gond possessed a mighty hammer that he used both as a tool at his divine forge and (if needed) as a weapon.

Relationships
Along with Milil, Deneir, and Oghma, Gond was one of the Deities of Knowledge and Invention. He was on relatively good terms with Oghma, though sometimes their relationship could be tense, due to Gond's tendency to push new inventions being rapidly introduced across Faerûn without thinking of the consequences. His relationship with Milil was strained as they had little in common.

Beyond the Deities of Knowledge and Invention, Gond was known to have a friendly rivalry with Chauntea.

Worshipers
Up until the Spellplague, the primary center of Gond worship in the realms was the island nation of Lantan, with its central temple being the High Holy Crafthouse of Inspiration in the city of Illul. This monastery was run by the High Artificer Danactar, Most Holy Servant of Gond.

Gond was accepted among the gnomish pantheon as Nebelun the Meddler, though a small gnomish cult believed that Nebelun was a separate deity. Though the latter was correct, Nebelun was only active in other crystal spheres, leaving the Faerûnian Lord of All Smiths free to take his place in the Realms.

Temples
Main article: Category:Temples to Gond

Gond had various temples throughout Faerûn, such as the grand High House of Wonders in Baldur's Gate. Many temples to Gond were not just ordinary places of worship, but within, machines such as internal combustion engines were displayed, and vehicles such as gondrollers were sold.

History
Gond was credited in legends for the creation of a number of artifacts. These included the Shadowstar and the unbreakable leash that bound Kezef the Chaos Hound.

Connections
Zionel