Umes, the Reluctant Creator

Knowledge, Creation, Beauty
Destined to fail at his every goal and thwart those whom he supported, Umes is the reluctant patron of the unhallowed: pestilence, wrath, and undeath. Most people ask Umes to support their enemies, as they believe his favor guarantees failure. The residents of Artisan’s Retreat look to show gratitude to Umes by creating masterpieces in his name.

His symbol is the hammer and quill.

Pre-Ascension
A sorcerer, his hubris knew no bounds. He sought to create, but nearly destroyed. He captured primal energy, and with it his mind expanded. Though his power was great, it was also unwieldy and cryptic. He sought to create greatness, but instead spawned ruin. Soon, his attempts seemed futile, and so he created sparingly, finding comfort in the small beauties created by man.

Tenants

 * Create works of beauty
 * Seek out knowledge of all kinds
 * Seek not my favor: in it one can only receive failure