Laduguer

Laduguer, also known as The Exile, the Gray Protector and Master of Crafts is the lawful evil dwarven god of the duergar. Ever since they branced off from the rest of the dwarves, Laduguer has harboured a bitter resentment, viewing the rest of the pantheon as layabouts more concerned with outdated tradition than with progres.

However, his doctrine teaches obedience to one's leader, empowerment through the exploitation of slaves, enrichment through the creation of magical weapons and protection through an unforgiving military programme. He is xenophobic, urging his followers to avoid contact with other races save for limited trade and slave raids.

Worshipers
The duergar do not differentiate between secular and religious authority, so Laduguer's worshppers serve as the nominal rulers of society. They are known as the thuldor - a dwarven term meaning "those who endure" and they keep the race united and powerful against the other races of the Underdark. They are expected to serve in the military.

Many temples include large stables used to care for and breed steeders - large, monsterous riding spiders.

Relationships
Laduguer is at best tolerated by Dugmaren and Sharindlar - the rest of the pantheon hold him in deep scorn.

Deep Duerra, thought to be his daughter, is his only true ally - and even she hatches many schemes against him. His race's dominance over the trade of steeder has gained him the enmity of Lolth and he has ancient disputes with the demon prince Orcus.

History
Laduguer has been exiled from the Morndinsamman. The gold and shield dwarves claim he committed unspeakable crimes and was only saved from Moradin's wrath by Berronar Truesilver. The grey dwarves, however, say he was an advocator of righteous, innovative philosophy that offended Moradin so much that he cast him out.

Dogma
"The children of Laduguer have rejected the feckless and feeble gods of their forefathers and withdrawn from their lazy once-kin so as not to be tainted by their weaknesses. Strict obedience to superiors, dedication to one's craft and endless toil are necessary to achieve wealth, security and power. Nothing is ever easy, nor should it be. Suffer pain stoically and remain aloof, for to show or even feel emotion is to demonstrate weakness. Those who are weak are undeserving and will suffer an apropriate fate. Adversity is Laduguer's forge and the harsh trails through which the duergar must pass are his hammer blows - endure all and become stronger than adamantine."