Ptah (Apath)

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Lord of Eternity

According to ancient Osirian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge who created the universe through his thought and creative word. He is the artisan of the gods, a deity of creation and the arts, of architecture, invention, metalworking, and sculpture. Such is Ptah's creative power that alone among the ancient Osirian gods, he created himself. He is the fire beneath the earth, and earthquakes and tremors are said to be signs of his disfavor.

Ptah is the husband of Sekhmet, and an ally of Ra and Maat. Although he normally remains aloof from divine politics , he has come into conflict with Apep and Set when those gods attempt to destroy his creations.

Ptah normally appears as a man wearing the wrappings of a mummy, with a simple skullcap on his head, and holding a staff in his hands composed of three combined symbols of his creative power-the ankh, representing life; the djed pillar, signifying stability; and the was scepter, symbolizing power. At other times, Ptah is depicted as a naked and deformed dwarf, and it is in this form that the Pahmet dwarves of Osirion venerate him.

Just as Ptah fashioned us, it is our task to fashion new things.

Ptah is the patron of alchemists, architects, artisans, artists, bards, builders, carpenters, masons, metalworkers, shipbuilders, and anyone else who is involved in creative endeavors. Additionally, Ptah is said to hear the prayers of all mortal worshipers, and he often intercedes with the other gods on behalf of humanity.

Alignment: N god of architecture, craftsmanship, creation, and metalworking.

Weapon: Quarterstaff.

Symbol: staff composed of the ankh, djed, and was.

Animal: Bull.

Pathfinder Domains

Artifice (Construct), Earth (Metal), Fire (Ash, Smoke), Knowledge (Thought).

Pathfinder Traits

Patient Calm As a child, you struggled to suppress a sharp temper, but the care and patient respect of a trusted community leader rubbed off on you. As you grew older, you developed a remarkable ability to keep calm and collected when performing a task you are familiar with. Choose one Craft or Profession skill. Whenever you take 10 with that skill, determine the result as if you had rolled a 12 instead of a 10.

External Links

• Ptah at Pathfinder Wiki.