I'm adding some additional details to holy-symbols in my campaign and wanted to see what types of ideas I could get from the community.
Here is what I have so far.
The Holy symbol of Torag is an upside down warhammer. Symbols are split between precious metals for Clerics, artisans and royalty(copper, silver, gold). While the workable metals (iron, steel, mithril) are given to the more militaristic side of the religion. (Paladins, Warriors, Inquisitors). DC 15 Religion check to know the rank vs. the metal.
Adamantine symbols are given only to the greatest of Dwarven Heroes. No known person outside of the Dwarven race has ever been given this honor.
Bronze Thrall->Shieldbearer
Copper Initiate->Acolyte
Iron Clansman->Axeman (weapon of choice)->
Silver
Steel
Gold
Mithril
Platinum
Certain symbols may contain gems or are made entirely of a gemstone if the bearer demonstrates certain qualities.
DC 20 Religion to know what gems go with what quality.
I'm stuck on having some naming conventions for the Military and Religious side of Dwarven society. I'm leaning toward adding some Viking ranks as the Humans in that region do worship Torag as well.
Anyone care to offer some input?
Thanks in advance
Segallion
Silver Maester - Engineer / Architect / Wonder builder
Steel Purifier - Inquisitors / Law officials
Gold Devout - High Priest / Theologian
Platinum Sire - Ruler / Noble / Counsellor
Mithril Servant - Paladin / Battle Cleric
You could use metal to designate Torag's followers function or cast and gemstone to designated their rank in their own cast hierarchy.