Aengoth 2890 Share Posted March 23, 2014 The Starbreaker Clan ________________________________________________________________________________ Lore of the Starbreakers Chapter 1: Ancient History of the Starbreakers Long ago, when the world was young, there was a Dwarf. This Dwarf was Gotrek Starbreaker and he was known as the finest smith in the land, not to mention a peerless warrior. One day Gotrek decided he wished to settle down and start his own clan. He searched for many years to find the right wife to bear his child, and for many more to find where he would build his home. Finally, one day, he came across a beautiful mountain valley, with a massive plateau in the center. There he built his citadel, digging deep into the ground and far into the sky, and there he founded a legacy. Other then this, very little is known of the great Starbreaker himself, it is said that he could form even the toughest and most durable metals into a soft malleable form, and that he could purify even the most impure of materials with the slightest touch. In battle, he was purported to roar with such fury, that the mountains themselves would shake and there were rumors of Gotrek being able to spit great waves of fire at the enemy. Much of this is thought to be pure myth, but the Starbreakers regard it as gospel. Chapter 2: Prequel to the Purge Unlike many of Aegis's denizens Arbrek Starbreaker led a relativity peaceful life until quite recently, and even then it was not by the hands of Orc's. Arbrek was born into the ancient and powerful Starbreaker Clan, descended from the great Warrior-Smith, Gotrek Starbreaker, himself. By the time Arbrek was born, part of the Starbreaker Clan had broken away, and formed the Silverfingers Clan led by Arbrek's uncle, Haggar Silverfinger, while the Starbreakers where led by Arbrek's father, Skalf Starbreaker, in the citadel of Karak-Rikkaz. One day, soon after Arbrek was born, Haggar also wished for a son. Having no luck with traditional measures he adopted a young Forest Dwarf named Hashut. Many year later after Arbrek had started to be tutored in the Dwarven arts of Mining, Building, Smithing, and Warfare, and while he showed great promise in all, he was especially skilled at smithing. It is said that all Arbrek had to do was glance at the object he was forging and it would take no more then the slightest touch to form it. Chapter 3: The Purge of the Starbreakers Soon later, Karak-Rikkaz was assaulted by a large force of Undead, lead by a mysterious figure cloaked in black with a blood red trim, who laid siege to the citadel. Well into the siege the unthinkable happened Hashut turned upon his kin dwarfs and opened the Great Gate, for he had long been listening to a second figure with a dark sky blue trim's devious whispers. Arbrek seeing his kin's treachery leaped into battle with Hashut who was attempting to slay Skalf and Haggar. Too Arbrek's eternal regret, he was too late. Even as he drove his pick through Hashut's skull, his father and uncle were struck down. Arbrek fought like a manic but he too was struck down, this time by one of the cloaked figures. What the thing was not counting on was Arbrek's determination and resolve, for Arbrek, however, was not killed but put unconscious. When he awoke he discovered that almost all of his clan and his uncle's were killed, and Karak-Rikkaz was burned to the ground, and it's underground caverns destroyed. Upon seeing the devastation wrought on his home and clan, he swore an oath of vengeance to kill the mysterious figure and rebuild his clan before taking up his his uncles's armor, and his ancestor's war-axe and name and set out into the vast world of Aegis. Many year later, Arbrek has reached the venerable age of 1,570 and long since reestablished the Clan! Numbering in 10 Clansmen, and a quaint hall in Kal'Karik, the Starbreakers have risen to become a force to be reckoned with. Chapter 4: Decline of the Starbreakers As of the Dissapperance of Lord Arbrek Starbreaker while journeying to visit his daughter, Karvia, at her encampment in the north, the Starbreaker Clan as long since disbanded, all it's former members disappearing, dying, or leaving for other Clans. As the Clan's name fades from history, and it's people disappear, the twin brother of Lord Starbreaker returns, an elderly crippled blacksmith like his brother was, to the Dwarves. Whilst saddened by his people's decline, and shocked deeply by his Brother's and his Sibling's disappearance, he wishes not to rebuild his own Clan. One day, in the future, the Starbreaker Clan may once again be a power throughout the lands, but for now, other more pressing concerns await... Chapter 5: The Second Revival of the Starbreakers Upon arriving to the new found island after the escape of Asulon the apparent lack of Starbreakers is quite evident, including the Clan Lord and High Prophet Kazraden Starbreaker has not been seen for some time. Did he simply take another boat or is he dead? The answer not yet known. Yet a figure appears upon the doorsteps of the Dwarven Hold in these new lands, unmistakably this figure is the son of Kazraden Starbreaker. He holds himself proudly but yet with a deep grief easily seen upon his figure. Koryk son of Kazraden lives on, no known family but the names of the dead in a book to call his own. Koryk still strives on, determined to not let his family name be lost in a book in the same fashion as his family members have. Chapter 6: ________________________________________________________________________________ Culture of the Starbreakers Overview Within the Starbreakers the most common professions are Smithing and Mining. Starbreakers are greatly religious and often brought up to be racist. However the exception when it comes to racism with the Starbreakers is individuals who are seen as friends to the family or friends to the dwarven nation. Being greatly religious another popular ambition of Starbreakers lies within the clergy. Religious Beliefs The Starbreakers are a highly religious clan, with many of it's most prominent members serving as High Religious figures within the Dwarven Clergy. As such they take worshiping the gods very seriously, believing that Dwarves to be the superior race compared to other races. Often leading them to be very racist to other races. There are two chief principles of the Starbreakers religious beliefs. The first is that they worship Yemekar above the other Brathmordakin, for he is the creator of the Dwarves and the patron god of the Starbreakers. The second is the reverence of Gotrek Starbreaker, often causing them to believe many of the tales told about him. It is not unheard of for a Starbreaker to worship a prayer for Gotreks to guide their hands whilst the smith or go into battle. Though this varies from Starbreaker to Starbreaker. Core Beliefs Neutrality The Starbreakers have long liked to keep themselves neutral within the politics of the Dwarven Kingdom, more content to watch and wait as the other clans battle whilst they tend to their own matters. Though this does not mean the Starbreakers due not ally with other clans, rather that they're more inclined to stay out of conflict due to it's counter-productiveness to their clan. Close/Tight Knit Family Relations Those are the Starbreaker clan are related by blood, as such they see each other as family nd maintain close family ties as a result. Taking pride in the achievement of other members of their own clan and maintaining a friendly attitude towards each other. Although this attitude varies from Starbreaker to Starbreaker, each doing it in their own way. ________________________________________________________________________________ Appearance The typical Starbreaker is of normal to tall height by dwarf standards. Being cave dwarfs there skin is a shade of grey. Hair color is often rather dark that becomes white with age, red hair however is not unheard of. Typically Starbreakers have long beards that are either braided or adorned with some material. The attire of a Starbreaker is largely dependent upon the trade(s) or profession(s) they pursue, albeit armor is seen on a Starbreaker. For more information please look at the spoiler located at the bottom of the post. ________________________________________________________________________________ Relics of the Starbreakers The Tome of Kazraden As the name suggest this book was created by Kazraden Starbreaker, a collection of various documents gathered from before and after the fall of Khazad'Rikkaz. It contains all of the history of the Starbreakers, from the menial documentation of one requesting some food to the turmoil of the Blood Age. This relic is handed down from Clan Father to Clan Father and is treated as the most sacred of the Starbreaker Relics. As it contains many of the Starbreakers history and greatest secrets. The Helm of Gotrek Forged in deepest forge of Kazad'Rikkaz, Gotrek forged this in his youth. This is one of Gotreks finest works, wrought from the finest materials that were excavated under the ancient Starbreaker citadel. It is rumoured that Gotrek spent over twenty days and nights with respite in the forge. Working away without rest apart from to take bread and water. As such it is a highly values relic of the Starbreaker, worn in past by the Clan Fathers as they charged into war. In more recent days it has been locked away for fear of theft.*Below you see an illustrated picture of a dwarf wearing a helmet. The dwarf seems to bear a striking resemblance to Arbrek Starbreaker* Vanguard ________________________________________________________________________________ Diplomacy Clans: Grandaxe: Neutral Doomforge: Neutral Irongut: Neutral Irongrinder: Neutral Grayhammer: Neutral Goldhand: Neutral Frostbeard: Neutral Starbreaker: Neutral Strongbrow: Neutral Edgehand: Neutral Tunnelsmasher: Neutral Sternbrew: Neutral Azaghul: Neutral Thunderfist: Neutral Stormhammers : Neutral ((If you're interested in a alliance please contact me over the forums or in game /tell Nalatac_Aicneta [Message] )) ________________________________________________________________________________ Records of the Starbreakers The Starbreaker Sect Alive: Clan Father Dared Starbreaker [Nalatac_Aicneta] Clan Elder Farren Starbreaker [tethras/afrodave] Eara Starbreaker [MrGoldd] Wang Starbreaker [Heerozero] Dorim Starbreaker [soresan] Torrum Starbreaker [warlord212] Dagor Starbreaker [arockstar25] Bolgar Starbreaker Maria Starbreaker Belka Starbreaker Missing: Arbrek Starbreaker Kazraden Starbreaker Karvia Starbreaker [Ever] Khrumm Starbreaker [darkjames] Korumm Starbreaker Bruin Starbreaker [Geoboy66] Irin Starbreaker [Geoboy66] Bryce Starbreaker Brock Starbreaker Kalkria Starbreaker [Chikaea] Morain Starbreaker [TheDarkKnight727] Gruyr Starbreaker [xSPULLERx] Norama Starbreaker [ionmaster] Alekis Starbreaker [Aandie] Deceased: Koryk Starbreaker [Alexander_Wh] Aengoth Starbreaker [_Aengoth_] Tortek Golemforge [AxMaynard] Froin Starbreaker Herleif Starbreaker Gart Stoneblood Starbreaker Karak Starbreaker Sinkrus Starbreaker The Silverfinger Sect Missing: Nosor SilverfingerDead: Smithson Silverfinger Craglode Silverfinger ________________________________________________________________________________ Interested in Joining? Note: Would greatly appreciated if your skin corresponded with what has already been stated for the appearance of Starbreakers. Also, you may contact me or Nalatac_Aicneta personally however this method will be much easier for all. In the spoiler below is a overview of information on the Starbreaker Clan: Prime Hisotrical forbringing:Name: StarbreakerForefather: Gotrek StarbreakerFounding Lord: Gotrek StarbreakerPatron Gods: YemekarOrigin: Created by son of Urguan first ageLineages:Gathering type: FamilyMarriage restrictions: Kingdom/Race/Close family tiesBlood line restrictions: recorded BloodlineClan Appearance:Icon:Colors: Primary yellow, Secondary deep blue (Subject to change)Clothing Style: Human influences, gold embroidered, heavily embroidered, robes, gold trimmed, ceremonial gold armor, proffesional clothsArmor: GrandMaster blacksmith makeOrganization: Labor/ReligiousGoals: Maintain authority and respect within the Nation.Dwarf Appearance:Skin tone: Stone Grey (Eyes: Yellow and/or BlueHair: Black, Brown, White. Scarcely Red. Beard style: Decorated, naturalOther: Average - Medium Dwarves ((This will be edited in the future to contain more information. Any errors made are my own.)) 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Aengoth 2890 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 (Aengoth Irongut) []Nope, forever and always a Starbreaker. Anyway to clarify incase people wonder why, Nala doesn't need the extra work of managing the Starbreakers through the forums and with my amount of work its the least I can do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merkaken 516 Share Posted March 23, 2014 ((Dorim, Dared's son.)) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToenailTickler 290 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Torrum Starbreaker is le moi, his papa Darren Starbreaker is dead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aengoth 2890 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 Clan Elder Aengoth Starbreaker will now be taking the position of Clan Father. Previous Clan Father Dared Starbreaker will now be taking the position of Clan Elder. Clan Father Aengoth Starbreaker will now be acting as the voice of the Starbreakers amongst the Clan Council. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiebe 2493 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Hiebe wonders why Aengoth has returned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aengoth 2890 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Member list updated and a new surprise image is added under the Starbreaker crest and in the appearance section. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SodaiKamikaze 652 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I want this thread locked, bolted, shut down, and removed from human sight. FM's Plz. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aengoth 2890 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Nope, pulling my authoritah over ya. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schneebo 1593 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Moved to the Great Library. It shall be sorted into appropriate category shortly. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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