-History translated from a variety of ancient texts and personal experiences by Zahrer Irongrinder-

Following the reigns of Urguan and Barradin came the reign of Glorvin, last of the Silverbeards. Though he had been selected by Urguan personally to follow Barradin in the line of succession, Glorvin grew fearful at the task that lay before him with the thought that he would never live up to the expectations of his father. With his fear looming over him and the death of Barradin haunting his thought, the problems of the kingdom only grew. Sparse conflicts with travelers above ground turned Glorvin’s mind to seclusion and he ordered the sealing of the city and barred any nonessential workers from leaving the city. The problems of scarce food supplies, overcrowding, and pollution began to grow throughout the city and loyal dwarves began to lose faith in the leadership of the king. As trouble grew within the city, the demands to allow dwarves to leave grew and grew to the point where the king would fear riots in the streets and he quickly came to believe that there was only one course of action. After years of seclusion underground, Glorvin once more allowed the dwarves to leave their underground halls and a large number simply left the city so as to avoid troubles with the king in the future. Those that stayed were angered with Glorvin for allowing their kin to abandon the city of their father, Urguan. Around this period would come the first of what I shall call the Runic Interventions.

With the discovery of a vast, ancient rune in a small cave several centuries later, a small group of dwarves were sent back in time to the city of Khaz’Urguan where they would then meet Glorvin. With a mild understanding of runesmithing and a rather abrupt display of the travelers’ own knowledge of the future and past events, Glorvin would come to believe who they said they were and told them of his feelings. With growing fear of deceit and rebellion within the kingdom, Glorvin understood that whatever would happen in the coming years would not dim the future of the dwarves as darkly as he had believed, yet he still perceived the danger that was coming and entrusted them with the relics of his father: the crown, a set of armor, and some smaller items whereupon they would return to their own time. Following the First Runic Intervention, Glorvin would soon step down from the throne and entrust the selection of a new king to a small council of elders. The actions of Glorvin, though well meaning, only served to anger a growing faction within the city which would ultimately culminate in a catastrophic series of events that would very nearly destroy the dwarves as Yemekar made them. Deciding that they would not simply stand for a new king who would do the same things as Glorvin, the Ironborn hatched a plan to seize power and form a new kingdom to better benefit their designs. Late one night a large army of Ironborn soldiers and armed golems gathered in the city where they quickly seized various buildings and holdings of importance such as the palace, the armories, the treasuries, and the gates. Within hours hundreds who would resist the violent seizure of power would lay dead beside a far lesser number of fallen Ironborn. The surprise of the coup would simply be too much for the already strained and under provisioned guardforce to handle.

It should be briefly noted, however, that the Second Runic Intervention came about just a few short hours prior to the Night of Blood. Several centuries after the fall of the Empire of Khorvad a group of dwarves would come across a small runic pendant that would carry the ability to transport them back in time once more to the beginning of the Night of Blood. Over the course of several trips they would explore a variety of different exploits throughout the city as the Blood Age would begin again and again as they neared the end of each trip back in time. On their final trip, the group would be imprisoned to await punishment for their resistance against the Ironborn soldiers and golems when the High Priest of the Temple of the Brathmordakin would happen upon them. After listening to a few of the prisoners he would order their release without giving reason to either the prisoners or the guards holding them. With an order to follow him, the group would enter the Temple of the Brathmordakin with him where he would reveal himself to be the High Priest and Pherrax Ironborn. He explained quickly that he had understood too late the designs of his kin and pleaded with them to help him in preserving the remainder of the relics that Glorvin had not entrusted them with during the First Runic Intervention. With almost no time to spare as the Night of Blood began, the group would leave the past for a final time as the amulet that had allowed them to travel broke in half, leaving them in the middle of the city square in modern times with the newly acquired relics in hand. With the relics gone and the Night of Blood coming to a close, a very few dwarves would be able to escape the city alive, and when dawn rose the following day the First Kingdom of Urguan had fallen.

In its place rose a new, powerful nation of dwarves, but to say it was one made of all dwarves was certainly not true. The leader of the rebellion would proclaim himself Velkan Ironborn, the first Emperor of the Empire of Khorvad, and with his new rule would come a period of darkness the likes of which have yet to be seen again. A new, militaristic style of rule assumed the place of the previous regime. Those who would openly defy the newly proclaimed rule of the Ironborn were killed in the streets and those who attempted to flee were usually captured and met the same fate as those who fought. Those who stayed to aid the new Empire did so out of greed or simply out of fear of death. As the Blood Age began, so too did a series of events which would come to be known as “The Great Collapse”. Fearful of a knowledgeable populace, Velkan would order the rounding up of non-Ironborn scholars, Remembrancers, and runesmiths who would be publicly executed for what would be deemed false and slanderous writings in a series of falsified trials with the intent of solidifying Velkan’s rule. This period of time is what would bring a harsh decline in the knowledge of pre-Empire history and would almost entirely wipe out the arts of runesmithing and golemancy for several centuries. The Ironborn who still maintained these gifts would turn them to  violent practices and the usage of blood runes would become a common punishment for those who were not immediately killed for disobedience. Following the Night of Blood and The Great Collapse it is safe to say that the Blood Age had fully begun and that the true test of dwarven resilience against all odds would fully be set in motion.

It would be several long, bloody years that would see the reigns of Velkan and two of his sons before the other clans would finally take up arms and recapture the capital, ending the Blood Age.

-==(Yemkaaz oz Khrum)==-

The Legend of Creation

In the beginning, before space or time was brought into being, the great creator, Yemekar was all there was. With infinite compassion, he created one who might occupy the great expanse with him and so Khorvad came into being. Once his companion had come into being, Yemekar turned his gaze on the great expanse and gestured with a hand to the vast emptiness and all at once there was light and time. From out of the nothingness, the celestial bodies came into being and were inhabited by all manner of nature and creatures. When he was finished he raised his hands and Khaz’a’Dentrumm came into being to serve as the dwelling of the gods and a place where they might view Yemekar’s creations.

For a time there was peace and tranquility as Yemekar continued to create vast worlds and realms filled with marvelous creatures and stunning scenery. Yet it was not to last. As Khorvad looked down on the creations of Yemekar he grew jealous and before long his jealousy turned to anger. With spiteful wrath he turned his power on Yemekar’s creations, corrupting what he could, and destroying what he could not, so as to take away Yemekar’s splendor and steal away the power of creation in doing so. The mighty creator felt the betrayal deeply but would not bring himself to destroy his companion for such would only bring Khorvad the victory he so desired.

With raised hands, Yemekar spoke words of sadness to his companion as six figures of immeasurable light stepped from the edges of the hall. Unable to bring himself to the task of destruction, Yemekar ordered the great beings to banish Khorvad from his halls, damning him to existence outside the splendor of Khaz’a’Dentrumm. With this action he creates Ver’Durr, a hellish realm to serve as a prison for those corrupted by Khorvad’s betrayal.

Once Khorvad had been banished, he turned his gaze deep into the halls of Khaz’a’Dentrumm and spoke words of creation once more. From out of nothing, a vast throne hall rose and seven mighty thrones graced its head. With a glance to the third throne, the one to the immediate right of his, he spoke and one of the figures of light ascended.

“Let you be Anbella, Heart Mother and Lady of Peace”

And so the figure of light took shape and became Brathmordakin.

He looked to the fifth throne, the one to the immediate left of his, and spoke again. At his words another figure ascended.

“Let you be Dungrimm, Lord of Justice and Guardian of The Dead.”

And so the figure of light took shape and became Brathmordakin.

His gaze turned back to the second throne, the one to the right of Anbella’s, and spoke as the third figure ascended.

“Let you be Ogradhad, Lore Master and Guardian of All Knowledge.”

And so the figure of light took shape and became Brathmordakin.

He looked to the sixth chair, the one to the left of Dungrimm’s, and spoke again. The figure ascended.

“Let you be Armakak, Lord of Wealth and Merchant Father.”

And so the figure of light took shape and became Brathmordakin.

Looking to the first chair, the one to the right of Ogradhad’s, he pronounced yet another title as the figure ascended.

“Let you be Grimdugan, Lord of Avarice and Master of Greed.”

And so the figure of light took shape and became Brathmordakin.

Finally he turned to the seventh chair, the one to the left of Armakak’s, and declared the last of the titles as the final figure ascended.

“And let you be Belka, Lady of Passion and Love.”

And so the figure of light took shape and became Brathmordakin.

He spoke again and the hall was filled with a mighty host of Aenguls and Daemons, tasking each with duties in balancing various other realms of his creation to stabilize the expanse once more. Yet these beings were not as great in strength or fortitude as the Brathmordakin, a fact which Khorvad in his banishment would quickly attempt to exploit. The daemon, Iblees, was torn from the splendor of Yemekar and corrupted to his core. At the command of Khorvad, Iblees and other entities of Khorvad’s corruption were unleashed on the realms below.

The Brathmordakin looked down on the realms and wept for the great creations of their father that burned and fell under the onslaught of Khorvad’s betrayal. They pleaded for Yemekar to intervene in the defense of his other creations and the mighty creator answered their cries.

First, he made the Elves to defend the realm below. Yet he looked on them and frowned as they lived long but were too frail for the mighty tasked they were designed for.

Second, he made the Orcs to fight beside the Elves. He looked on them and saw that they lived longer and were strong creatures, but they were filled with bloodlust and could not think for themselves in the heat of battle.

Third, he made the Humans to fight beside the Elves and Orcs. Yet he looked on them and saw that again it was not enough for, even though they were not as fragile, they were short lived beings.

Finally, he fashioned the Dwarves in his own image and saw that they were good. Long of life and mighty of fortitude, he tasked them in leading the defense of the realm against the corruption of Khorvad’s betrayal.

As the period of creation came to an end, the mighty creator ascended to his throne so that he might look down on the realms and view what he had created. The descendants, as they would come to be known, spread out across the lands of the realm Yemekar had placed them in and constructed mighty cities and fortresses and, for a time, they prospered. Yet, just as it was in the beginning of creation, the period of peace was not to last.

As Retold by Fili Grandaxe, Temple of Az'adar

Long ago when the world was still young and Yemekar’s creation was new, Khorvad sought to corrupt Yemekar’s creation and bend it in his own image. Though he could not sway the other gods to his cause, he was able to grip lesser beings. And so he chose to corrupt the Aengul Wyvrun, one of Yemekar’s most treasured children amongst the celestials. Wyvrun embodied many admirable qualities such as righteousness and purity.

However, Wyvrun was not beyond Khorvad’s grasp. Khorvard corrupted him, filling his mind and heart with vicious thoughts and burning desire. Unable to resist these temptations Wyvrun found himself vulnerable, exposed, and complacent. Khorvad’s chiefmost servant, Iblees, came to Wyvrun and corrupted him with his power. The Wyvrun that the gods once cherished was lost and in his place was Odnarch, wicked, greedy, and filled with hate and disdain for the gods and those who worshipped them. And so his sights were set upon Urguan…

Odnarch’s power and thirst for death were immense. Villages and cities were wiped out by his hordes of ice-monsters and corrupted beings. The Dwarven defenders found their weapons wrought of steel and iron useless against Odnarch’s greatest creations and so they fell in droves to his onslaught and were then added to his ranks. Desperate, Dwarven scholars turned to the Runelords of yore for a solution.

The runesmiths produced weapons and armor bound with the holy magic of Ogradhad and gave them to three champions from amongst their rank to confront Odnarch. Along with these weapons the champions were provided with one of their greatest creations, the Kal’Varak. The Kal’Varak was a magical prison capable of separating the mind and soul from the body and leaving them trapped within. And so the champions led by Barradin, the most skillful amongst them, set out to lay a trap for Odnarch.

They climbed upon the sloping, snow-covered hills along the border of Odnarch’s destruction. In the caves beneath the hill they laid the Kal’Varak and awaited the arrival of Odnarch’s armies. Finally, they arrived. Three Dwarves stood against a magnitude of corrupted soldiers and did battle with them. Their hammers and axes utterly destroyed those they fell upon, ripping apart their corrupted bodies and allowing the souls to pass to Khaz’a’Dentrumm. The weapons the enemy used glanced off the runic armor and shattered. Against these hordes the triumvirate was unstoppable.

The battle began to subside. The hordes of monsters and wraiths under Odnarch’s command backed away from the field and disappeared from sight. The three champions were exhausted, confused, and distraught. Had their efforts been in vain, would Odnarch not accept their challenge? A blood-curdling screech echoed across the valley, the wind became stinging and bitterly cold against their faces and a blizzard set in. Before them, a great mass emerged from the clouds and landed. It was Odnarch in the form of a terrible, blue dragon. It turned it’s head to the sky and released a sickening roar before setting upon the champions.

They fought Odnarch, fending off his blows with their runic armor, and dealing damage with their hammers. However, they were not indestructible. Odnarch caught one of the champions with his tail and sent him flying across the valley where we was never heard from again. Barradin and his final companion began retreating to their trap, making the beast believe it had the upper hand. Once they reached the spot, Barradin’s friend stood upon it and bid Odnarch to approach.

Odnarch took the challenge and charged him, where he spoke the sacred word that caused the ground to erupt beneath the two. They both fell down to the Kal’Varak below where the dwarf was consumed by the prison. However, when Odnarch came in contact with the contraption, he struggled against it. He was being pulled into the trap but was starting to break free of it, wailing in agony as he did so. Barradin saw this and knew Odnarch had the power to escape. He threw himself into the hole, with his hammer raised. He slammed the hammer upon Odnarch’s neck and dealt a blow that forced him to collapse, being pulled into the crystal. Barradin fell past, narrowly missing his own trap and landed on the ground next to it, saved by his armor.

Barradin arose, and looked to his hammer. It had been transformed as some of Odnarch’s power was trapped within it. However, the battle was over. Odnarch was defeated and his armies were dispelled. Barradin returned to his kingdom with the Kal’Varak and his hammer. He was hailed as a hero, and he mourned the loss of his friends. The Kal’Varak was hidden away from those who might release Odnarch, and the hammer remained with Barradin and was passed to his next of kin upon his death but then was lost. It would be many hundreds of years before again, Odnarch threatened this world.

All manner of Temple inhabitants gathered in the main hall as the Consuls called the meeting to order. The room was filled with muttering as the gathered dwed traded theories as to why they had been summoned and this went on for several minutes before finally Zahrer Irongrinder entered alongside Fili Grandaxe and they assumed their places before the assembly. With a loud pounding of staff against stonework, the room fell silent. Where normally he would use a Belka rune to amplify his voice, Zahrer spoke rather plainly considering the number of dwed  who had been sent out on excursions.

“My faithful kin, today we gather to bring to light one of the quiet stories of ages past and honor a hero who many today no longer remember. Yet through the hard work and study of one of our Consuls, Fili Grandaxe, we once more have a pieced together tale that enlightens us on our own history and that of the dwed Barradin.

When I was a young dwed I grew up on tales of the warriors of old and the mighty deeds that inspired generations of our kin to hold back the darkness and preserve The Balance for centuries. Long has it been since we have so rightly honored our fallen as to call them heroes of a generation and venerated them above all other kin in such a way as when I was a beardling. Yet now we shall do so once more! It is the will of this Temple that we shall name him Paragon Barradin, son of Brundir, Defender of Khaz’Urguan and Warden of Winter.”

With that he fell silent and a smattering of applause ringed the room as Fili gestured to one of the Postulants who began to distribute copies of the tale.

-==(Sects of The Temple)==-

High Prophet

As the leader of the faith, the High Prophet chooses the Prophets and is the prime diviner of the will of the Brathmordakin.

Prophet

As the highest position in the Temple, other than the High Prophet, the Prophets are directly responsible for organizing and completing tasks given out by the High Prophet.

Priest

The standard position for members of the clergy. The Priests are responsible for holding sermons and running events designated by the High Prophet and the Prophets.

Initiate

The entry position for the clergy.

-==(Faith of The Temple)==-

As a conglomeration of members of the old Kirkja Dverga of The Grand Kingdom of Urguan. These are the faithful followers of the True Faith of the Brathmordakin, the Faith of The Temple is that which Urguan himself presided over during the days of his kingship in addition to the gradual changes that the centuries enacted on it.

-=(The Brathmordakin)=-

~=~ Yemekar, “The Maker” ~=~

• Symbol: Hammer and Anvil

• Alignment: Lawful Good

• Species: Creator

• Portfolio: Creation, balance, leader, smithing, protection, metalwork, stonework, fire

Yemekar is the father and creator of the dwedmar. Honor him by emulating his principles and workmanship in smithing, stoneworking, and other tasks. Wisdom is derived from life and tempered with experience. Advance the dwedmar race in all areas of life. Innovate with new processes and skills. Found new kingdoms and clan lands, defending the existing ones from all threats. Lead the dwarves in the traditions laid down by The Maker. Honor your clan leaders as you honor Yemekar.

~=~ Anbella, “Hearth Mother” ~=~

• Symbol: Two Silver Rings

• Alignment: Lawful Good

• Species: Aengul

• Portfolio: Safety, honesty, home, healing, marriage, family, fertility, records, oaths, water, nature, peace

Anbella is the wife of Yemekar. Just as dwarven souls are forged on Yemekar’s Ruhn-Anvil, they are ever warmed and nurtured by the loving embrace of the Hearth Mother. Tend to hearth, home, and land, drawing strength and safety from truth, tradition, and the rule of law. Join with friends, kin, and clan in common purpose. Do not succumb to the misery of greed or the evils of strife, but always bring hope, health, and cheer to those in need. Once an oath is made, Anbella watches over its keeping - to break it is to wound her sorely. Children must be cherished and guarded well from harm, for they are the future of all dwedmar.

~=~ Dungrimm, “Guardian of The Dead” ~=~

• Symbol: An Iron Mask

• Alignment: Lawful Good

• Species: Daemon

• Portfolio: Battle, valor, bravery, honor, defense, the dead, the moon

The finest hours of dwedmar kind come in the thrusts and feints of war. Seize the opportunity to defend your kin and ensure their victory when conflict erupts. Revel in the challenge of a good fight and never waiver in the face of adversity, no matter how ominous. Lives should never be thrown away foolishly, but the greatest honor is to sacrifice oneself on the field of battle in service to a righteous cause. Honor the dead and death itself and keep places of the dead inviolate and well tended; the noble ancestors of our race will neither be robbed nor moved through the actions of thieves and defilers. Abide not undead creatures, especially those that take the form of dwarves, thus mocking the creation of Yemekar.

~=~ Belka, “Lady of Passion” ~=~

• Symbol: A Lightning Bolt

• Alignment: Chaotic Good

• Species: Daemon

• Portfolio: Love, romance, youth, dancing, courtship, explorers, travellers, seduction, lightning

Be merciful in speech and deed. Temper your anger and hostility with constructive and charitable endeavor. The children of the dwarves must live in safety and propagate. Love with a fiery passion. Embrace the gift of life with courtship and marriage. Belka restores the fertile seed of dwedmar life, while Anbella protects the fruit.

~=~ Ogradhad, “The Lore Master” ~=~

• Symbol: An Open Book

• Alignment: Neutral

• Species: Aengul

• Portfolio: Scholarship, invention, discovery, knowledge, magic

The secrets of the world are waiting to be discovered. Travel widely, broaden your mind at every opportunity, and pursue the life of a scholar. Cultivate the spirit of intrigue among young and be teachers to all. Seek to recover lost and arcane knowledge of ages past and apply it to the world today. Try new methods of doing things just for the joy of experimenting. Learn a little of everything, for you never know what might be of use to you down the road.

~=~ Armakak, “Merchant Father” ~=~

• Symbol: A Gold Coin

• Alignment: Neutral

• Species: Aengul

• Portfolio: Wealth luck, chance, negotiation, merchants, cleverness, the sun

The truly blessed are those whose enterprise and zeal brings both wealth and good luck. Work hard, be clever, seek the best bargain and the Merchant Father will shower you with gold. Treat others with respect, but shirk not your responsibility to try and strike a better deal for you and for them.

~=~ Grimdugan, “Lord of Avarice” ~=~

• Symbol: Obsidian Dagger

• Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

• Species: Daemon

• Portfolio: Greed, money, merchant, thieves, shadow

The wealth of the world was created for those dwedmar crafty enough to capture it by any means necessary. Revel in the possession of all wealth that shines or sparkles, for its form was meant to bring you pleasure. Greed is good, for it motivates the possession and holding of all that is precious. Do not seize wealth for the Children of The Brathmordakin however, nor conspire against the favored of Grimdugan, for strife in the name of avarice weakens the clan.

-=(Paragons of The Temple)=-

Urguan, The Father

Patron: Yemekar

Symbol: The Mountain

Alignment: Lawful Good

Known as the first dwarf and father of the dwedmar. He defeated Khorvad with the help of Malin, Krug, and Horen. The first dwed city was built by him and named after him. Urguan was known for his great honor and respect during war times. This great dwarf showed respect for his enemies and abided by honorable warfare. In return, many of his enemies showed respect in return. Urguan is the greatest dwarf ever known as well as becoming the first paragon.

Yudora, The Hearth Mother

Patron: Anbella

Symbol: Runic Symbol for Water

Alignment: Neutral Good

Mother of Urguan’s sons, and paragon of Birth. This woman was the first mother of the dwedmar kin and the first female dwarf. Some say she was the only person Urguan ever feared, even in all his might and glory. She fought like a beast and drank like a monster. She was the most respected female dwarf of her time.

*The following three paragons are known as “the Three”, who defeated Khorvad in Aegis.

Urir Ireheart, Bane of the Undead

Patron: Dungrimm

Symbol: Runic Symbol for Fire

Alignment: Chaotic Good

The destroyer of the Undead Scourge. Nearing the end times of Aegis, a group of brave warriors ventured into the Nether to have one final strike against the undead. Urir was of this group, fighting his way into the undead taint. At the end of the journey into the Nether Urir reached the legendary Axe of Krug. This was the only thing keeping the Undead to this world. Sacrificing everything, Urir grabbed the Axe and cast himself into the infernal pit of lava, not knowing if his soul would even pass on to the next. Such a great act of selflessness ascended this dwarf to a godly paragon.

Kjell Ireheart, The Emperor Dragon Slayer

Patron: Dungrimm

Symbol: Golden Lightning Bolt

Alignment: Chaotic Good

The Paragon of Dragon Slaying, Kjell has been dubbed Paragon due to his achievement in slaying the six black dragons, killing most with the legion, thus far known as the black scaled sons of the Daemon Khorvad. Kjell is also renowned for leading the Dwarves into wars against the orcish hordes and the conquering of Alras, which in turn created the first Dwarven Empire, with Kjell as the First Dwarven Emperor.

Valen Grandaxe, The Wordsmith

Patron: Ogradhad

Symbol: A Parchment and Quill

Alignment: Lawful Good

One of the wisest and most dedicated dwarves known to the kingdom. Valen was a dwarf who many aspired to live up to, his unending loyalty to the Kingdom inspiring many. By his own hand wars ended, alliances formed, and the nation prospered. Valen brought to the dwarves the first human-dwarf alliance, an end to the war with Krugmar, and his skills as a Commander during the Great War. Valen Grandaxe was also one of the great champions who entered the nether to challenge Khorvad’s scourge and survived to tell the tale. Not only did he reach these achievements, he brought the Kingdom back to its full strength and played an important part in the creation of the Articles of Urguan.

Thorik Grandaxe, King of Kings

Patron: Yemekar

Symbol: A Crown

Alignment: Lawful Good

Thorik was among the most renowned dwarves of his time, famous for founding the Third Kingdom of Urguan and leading the dwarven race into an era of military and economic dominance. Feared on the battlefield for his prowess in axe mastery, as well as his skills as a tactician, he led the Kingdom through the Great War of Aegis, forcing the orcs and their elven allies into a peace treaty. During the numerous conflicts with the Ascended, he paved the way for the dwarves to once again worship the Brathmordakin. Upon his return to his dwarven kin, he redeveloped a new system of leadership and governance that is followed to this day.

Hiebe Irongut, The Father of Mages

Patron: Ogradhad

Symbol: A Tome

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Hiebe Irongut, a dwarf of the first century, forged the beginnings of the powerful dwarven mages. Through his dedication to the dwarven people he was seen through his constant work as a warrior, advisor, and even as a king. His ability as a mage was outright one of the most powerful in terms of fire and water. He taught many students and passed his knowledge and wisdom to many of all races. Hiebe Irongut was a leading figure amongst the dwarven people through more than a millennium of service until finally he passed away during the Third Grand Kingdom of Urguan. Outside of his service to the Kingdom he was known as one of the most skilled Clan Fathers, maintaining the Ironguts position as one of the three most prominent Clans with numerous Kings.

Igor Ireheart, The Purifier

Patron: Dungrimm

Symbol: A Hammer and Ice Shard

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Igor Ireheart, son of Kjell Ireheart. Known as a dedicated Commander in the Legion as Clan Father of the Stormhammers and as a Lord of the Kingdom of Urguan. When the final battle with Ondnarch drew close, Igor was given the task of meeting him in combat with the Hammer of Barradin as his weapon. Igor lost his life in the immense duel, but also freed the god Wyrvun by defeating Ondnarch, his corrupted form.

Omithiel Strongbrow, The Builder

Patron: Anbella

Symbol: A Hammer

Alignment:: Neutral Good

Through centuries of loyal service to the Kingdom, Omithiel’s work was best exemplified by the monolithic structures and grand cities he helped to design and build for the dwarven race. Most famous for the towering pillared halls of Kal’Azgoth, Omithiel’s work would stand the test of time and prove his ability and devotion to the dwarven people and the Brathmordakin through hard work, dedication, and skill.

Barradin Brongirson, Warden of Winter

Patron: Anbella

Symbol: The Kal'Varak

Alignment: Lawful Good

Though Barradin was briefly a King of the First Kingdom of Urguan, following Urguan's own reign, he is most famous for leading the defense against the original onslaught of the corrupted form of Wyvrun, Ondnarch The Bringer of Silent Cold. In a valiant final battle he wielded the relic that became known as Ondnarch's Bane, the Kal'Varak, and various runic armaments alongside his kin to trap Ondnarch in the Kal'Varak and save the Dwed.