Barinth

Overview
Some of the oldest dark elf stories tell of an arrogant crafstman who forged the mightiest arms and armor of the gods and their mightiest servants, one who in his pride attempted to seduce Vrahn and was castrated as the first male thrall, then discarded. That god is Barinth, who forged Yorimin's mighty armor and twin swords, the palaces of many of the pantheon, and dozens of metallurgical marvels. His pride wounded by stronger than ever, he is thrall to Silakar, goddess of knowledge, history, and the coming future. Together, they craft armories for oncoming skirmishes with the Abyss, a more egalitarian marriage than most.

Appearance
For all his power and arrogance, Barinth's appearance has few unique or notable features. He keeps his head shaved to keep sparks from the forge from burning in his hair, a practice copied by dark elf smiths. Often depicted working under Silakar's direction, or behind Vrahn as a broken man, a symbol of the dominance of Vrahn's line and sex in her society.

Divine Mission
Barinth leaves the celestial politics to his wife and the other goddesses, instead preferring to work, craft, and invent while left to his own devices. A minor god in the pantheon, craftsmen beseech him for guidance or instruction whenever possible; these prayers are granted only rarely.

Notable Followers
Runze Armavel, a merchant-turned architect who financed several of Mercenix's early conquests and helped the conqueror rebuild his new holdings claimed Barinth as a patron and source of divine inspiration, though was not empowered by his magic.

Religion
Craftsmen form the overwhelming majority of Barinth's few followers, of all kinds. While rarely granting their favors directly, Barinth often guides their hands to create a masterstroke or prevent disastrous mistakes. There is no organized religion of Barinth of any kind, save for a few festival days celebrated only by the devout and those they directly affect: the aforementioned craftsman.

Afterlife
Barinth rules no afterlife, instead occupying a solitary workshop complex within a great tower in the Expanse.

Magic Properties
Subtle and effective, Barinth's magic focuses upon the details of its targets, shoring up weakpoints and flaws or exploiting those same defects to devastating effect. Those who stand in the way of his few champions find themselves crumbling from the inside as imperfections in their armaments or very bodies devastate them.