The Goldhand Clan

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Patron Gods:

Grimdugan & Armakak, The Merchant Brothers

 

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Born of the First Merchant, Tungdil Goldhand.

Said to be descended from The Merchant Father himself.

With Gold and Silver flowing through your body.

Priceless gems adorning your clothes.

Coin filling your pocket.

You are of a Noble Clan.

You are a Goldhand.

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The Goldhand Clan is at its core a family of merchants. Those with Goldhand blood have long been amongst the best and most successful vendors in the Dwarven realm, but the clan is not limited to just merchants. The clan includes accomplished architects, soldiers, political leaders, and treasure hunters.

 

Distinguished as a Noble Clan for their accomplishments and long standing support of the Dwarven Nation, Goldhands are proud of their lineage. The blood-bond within the clan is incredibly strong and Goldhands look out for their family members and are willing to fight ferociously for their honor.

 

 

 

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A rock by itself is nothing more than a stone,

swept around by the wind and water.

A thousand rocks fused together by unbreakable bonds are a mountain.

Storms pass it by and the sea breaks against its shoals.

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=Laws of The Clan=

 

To a Goldhand the Clan is everything.

 

• The Goldhands take this to heart. Each individual member will pass on, that is the way of the world. But the Clan stands strong and does not fade with time. As such no betrayal of the Clan will be tolerated. This includes but is not limited to: stealing from the Clan, killing another Clan mate, dishonoring the ancestors, failing to acknowledge direct orders from the Clan leaders. In addition betraying the Dwarven nation is highly frowned upon and may mark the offending Dwarf as a sworn enemy of the Clan.

• Any oath sworn in blood is binding and cannot be broken without expulsion from the Clan. Such oaths should never be undertaken lightly. Similarly, any oath sworn on one’s ancestors carries the same weight as a blood oath and should not be broken.

• Disputes between Clan members are brought to the Clan leader or older Clans members immediately. Arguments and disagreements will be solved without going to an outside source unless absolutely necessary.

• All Clans-mates must respect one another. We are all related by blood. Remember to respect your elders. They’ve lived longer than you, and certainly have more knowledge stored away then you might give them credit for.

 

 

 

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=Traditions=

 

 

 

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We fight as we have always fought.

We will build as we have always built.

We will feast as we have always feasted.

We are Dwarves.

Our traditions stand firm as the mountains

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Note:

As of Athera, the traditions have changed under Finian Goldhand, for he has forgotten them, and no one has stepped up to present him with the ways of the old Goldhand. He has taken it upon himself to conduct these traditions to what he believes is right from his memory.

 

Trials:

There are no trials for the Goldhands. You either contain the blood of Tungdil himself or you are bloodbonded to someone who does. No trials are set in stone to prove your honor or worth. Instead your deeds for the clan will mark you as a valued and honorable Clans-mate. Your deeds may lead to the Presentation of the Coin ceremony.

 

Coin Ceremony:

This is a rare ceremony performed only when the Clan leader sees fit. Its goings on are secret and known only to the Clan leader and those who have been a part of the ceremony. Every Goldhand strives to, at some time in his or her life, take part in this ceremony.

 

=New=

Blood Oath of Trading 

The Blood Oath of Trading has been done since the founding of the Goldhands, though, has not officially been known. As of the reformation of the Goldhands, Finian Goldhand has now officially made it known, along with the proper way to honor special trade agreements. To properly create a blood oath contract with someone, the Goldhand in question would need a mina that holds major significance to them, such as a Goldhand coin they recieved from their fathers after their Passing of The Coin Ceremony, their first mina made from a trade, or just about any coin that has some significance to the said Goldhand. To officially begin the contract, the Goldhand would cut the palm of their hand, and place their significant mina within it. After that, they would tightly close close their hand and then swear an oath to the Merchant Brothers, Armakak and Grimdugan, so that if the Goldhand fails, they would be shunned by them, along with bringing dishonor upon themselves. If the contract is complete, then they will receive honor, and once they die, will fetch a higher price on the Auction of The Dead.

 

 

=New=

Passing of The Coin Ceremony:

As Goldhands get older, they will reach an age that will have them unable to continue their duties, for this, the Passing of The Coin ceremony shall take place. The ceremony would consist of the aged Goldhand in question, his clan, fathers and elders of other clans, and the aged Goldhand's specific guests. There ceremony will begin with the Goldhan in questions' walk towards a gilded iron urn containing melted gold, while his friends and family watch. This walk is to signify the Goldhand's journey through his or her's time in this world, to see all of the faces that have helped shape their life. As the Goldhand reaches the urn, the Clan Father shall offer a quick prayer to the Merchant Twins, Grimdugan and Armakak, to signify how close the Goldhand is to joining the Auction of The Dead, and to feel peace in the fact that the twins will look upon them with great interest. After the prayer, the aged Goldhand shall cast their first coin into the melted gold, to cleanse it of it's past honor contracts. After this, a final prayer to all of the Brathmordakin shall be performed to watch over this dying Goldhand, so he or she may pass on peacefully. This is then followed by a small feast, and the Dwed shall choose if he or she would continue serving the clan as a Clan Elder, advising and helping the young Dwed in the clan, or live a life of retirement.

 

Burial:

There comes a time in every Dwarf’s life when his ancestors call his name and he ceases to walk with his feat on the stone. On a sad occasion such as this the Clan gathers to remember their fallen family member. When a member dies, either naturally or on the field of battle his body is encased in stone. This is done before the next sunrise if possible. Ale and tears flow freely as the family member is remembered for his deeds. His stone sarcophagus is then carried to a sacred resting chamber to be placed with those of his ancestors. While burials are a sad time, Goldhands also know that their friend will be smiling and laughing at them from the great halls of Tungdil. If the deceased’s deeds were truly remarkable it is said that they might even join the sacred halls of the Merchant Father himself.

 

 

 

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=History=

 

 

 

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May our history be etched into the stone

so it may be as everlasting as our race,

and so our deeds may never be forgotten.

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The Noble House of Goldhand, also known as Clan Goldhand, extends far back into Dwarven history. The line goes back originally to Tungdil Goldhand, the fifth son of Urguan.

 

 

 

Ancient Archives:

[Aegis - Elysium]

 

 

 

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The Archives of Aegis

 

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The house originally began in Kal’Urguan where the sons of Tungdil Goldhand proudly and honorably served the nation. As time went on the size and prosperity of the house grew. Sons served in the military or the mines, and daughters married well, solidifying strong political alliances. Many of the stories of the individual house members have been lost over the years to the wear and tear of time, but several journals remain chronicling the participation of the family in great wars, and the proud service to the Dwarven crown.

 

With the building of Kal’Alras, several of the Goldhand’s saw an opportunity in the making. The fledgling city would need wealthy and powerful Dwarves to make it prosper. Virtually all of the members quickly joined the Guardians, the military of Kal’Alras, to help fight off bandits and other undesirables while the city was formed. As time progressed the family became more deeply rooted in Kal’Alras. Friendships were formed between the Baron and Overseer. The family also had high ranking positions in the military, and a spot on the Council of Kal’Alras.

 

As tensions against the mother city of Kal’Urguan, Kal’Alrasians prepared for a right against the capital. The city had grown into a multi racial area, and a war between the Humans and Dwarves put everyone on alert. During the attack by the humans on Kal’Urguan, the Goldhands turned out in great numbers to defend their Dwarven home. But when the dust settled it was clear that Kal’Alras was going to secede. A division in the clan was formed as the Alrasian Goldhand’s who had grown in power in Alras decided to stay, and the rest of the clan who felt stronger ties to Kal’Urguan. This division has lessened over time, and while House Goldhand is once again a solid family, many members have not forgotten the disagreement. Forgiven but not forgotten.

 

With the war over, and Alras declared a new nation, the Goldhands in Alras hung up their axes and turned to the merchant business. Their business flourished and they soon became one of the leading merchant families in the area. Stores opened in Kal’rog, Kal’Urguan, Alras, and Al’Khazar.

 

Business in all of the stores flourished especially the store in Al’Khazar. The Goldhands became some of the richest Dwarves in all Aegis. The focus on merchant affairs led to political life falling by the way side. The new Alrasian Council was formed leaving out the majority of the old Alrasians, Goldhands included. The name Goldhand dimished in Alras, where once it was a well known name.

 

The family fell upon hard times. The vast warehouses in Al’Khazar fell to the noxious cloud. Troubles between parts of the Dwarven nation and Alras made the once great merchant city unpleasant for Dwarves. Many of the Goldhands had to choose between their city and their dwarven brethren. The choice was easy for most: honor bound to the Dwarven nation, dismayed that Alras had forgotten its roots, and disgusted by some of the blatant discrimination in Alras, all the Goldhands returned to the home of their forefathers. The halls of Kal’Urguan once again rang with the jingle of Goldhand coins.

 

The return to Kal'Urguan was short lived. It was not long before the reach of the undead extended to the mighty dwarven capital. Lava fell from the ceiling and over the great fortress. Undead poured down the grand-stairway and flooded from the mines. It was all the Goldhands could do to carry their clan's sacred items from their clan hall. Soon the family became separated as the survivors of Aegis retreated into the verge. Amongst the masses of refugees it was difficult to stay together and in the rush of people to the boats the clan was split.

 

 

The Archives of Asulon

 

 

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After the disorderly flight from Aegis, the Goldhand's were separated upon arrival. The clan split up heading in different directions and searching for areas of habitation. Some headed for the wilds, others to Alras, and still others to Salvus. It was only after finding the Dwarven capital that the Goldhands were reunited.

 

After finding the new Dwarven capital, the clan was reunited and a clan hall in the city. Gone were the vast sums of wealth that the cousins had held back in Aegis, but the clan was happy to have good solid stone over their heads and dwarves to rely on. Once again they had a starting point to build up their business once again. Gulroid stepped forward as clan leader and attended many meetings of the dwarves at this time, representing his clan to the best of his ability. He was disgusted however by the lack of productiveness that the clans had, and that none of them seemed to be able to agree.

 

Just when the Goldhands thought they had a stable place to live once more, a dragon forced the dwarves out of Karik. The clan splintered off, with Rasun and Gulroid heading back to their ranch in the wilds, and Dunhagen and Delios heading to Salvus where the clan owned a small shop. The war with Salvus has hurt the Goldhands as much of their stock in the city has been pillaged or has gone unaccounted for.

 

More recently there have been new additions to the clan. Algoda Goldhand survived the flight from Aegis and the undead threat and was welcomed with much feasting and ale drinking. Moruk and Gorum Goldhand married into the clan helping to solidify the strong dwarven blood as Frostbeard and Goldhand blood were merged. The clan has retreated to their holdings in the wild as plague has griped the land. Having found an abandoned fortress, the clan is restoring it, and giving the Goldhand heirlooms a proper place of honor once more.

 

While the Goldhands were constructing the fortress the situation in Alras deteriorated. The death of High King Syrio sent a shockwave through the members of the clan who had once called Kal’Alras home. Suddenly there was hope kindled as it was clear that Alras was fading quickly. The reign of High King Aislin was short. Gorum and Moruk were present when the new High King succumbed to madness. Through diplomatic and military strength the Nation of Alras was once again under Dwarven rule and in the hands of the Goldhands.

 

With power of Alras given to the Goldhands by Paragon Kjell. The Goldhands went about dismantling vast parts of the city which had long been abandoned. The underground Dwarven District would become the new Goldhand Clan Hold and the outer city would house the inhabitants of other races who had long called Alras home. There were other changes as well. Under Rasun’s rule, the city restored its old flag and colors and reclaimed it’s long abandoned name: Kal’Alras.

 

Not all was easy for the Goldhands during this time. There was unrest among the clans and the Dwarven nation was under severe strain. The Noble clans ended up in a position where they controlled and ran their own holds as city-states, each having separate representation, militaries, and social structure, but uniting when there were outside threats. And these threats did rise. Most recently a long and bloody war with the Orcs cost the lives of many Dwarves. The capture of the farms by the Orcs forced the Goldhands to relocated the farm land. This area was eventually recaptured but scaring to the land due to the tolls of war were immense.

 

The Dwarven treaty with the Orcs, ending the bloodshed between the two races did not sit well with many Goldhands who felt that the other clans were dishonoring their ancestors and the dead who had so valiantly fought the Orc scum. But in a meeting with other clans and the new Rex of the Orcs, the Goldhands were outvoted and the Dwarven Nation as a whole declared a truce. This was partially due to the threat of the human nation and also a rising sense of darkness and foreboding coming from the sightings of necromancers roaming around the reaches of Asulon.

As the ink dried on the truce between the Orcs and the Dwarves, war began in the south. The insults of the Teutans could not be ignored and a bloody battle was sparked that ended in catastrophe. The battle left the Dwarven army in retreat and the whereabouts of many Goldhands unknown. During this tumultuous time the Goldhands were approached with an offer that they could not conceivably refuse. Queen Kyral Hightower brought an offer to buy the city of Kal’Alras the much of the surrounding land. Due to the relocation of the Dwarves to Kal’Karik, and geographic location of Alras, the Goldhands accepted the trade.

Most recently the Goldhands have supported the dissolution of the Noble Council with the election of King Hiebe and the restoration of a powerful monarchy to once again lead the Dwarves to a golden age.

 

After the trade of Kal'Alras, and the Dwarves returning to their ancient city of Kal'Karik amongst the mountains, the Goldhands resided in the noble district of Clan Goldhand. There housed many of the Goldhands that came on the journey to their ancient home. After years of peacefully residing in Kal'Karik, Gulroid the former Clan Father has fallen ill and sick. He retreated to the ancient hold of the Goldhands near Kal'Anart and lived there for the time being. During this time, the Goldhands had fallen into disarray as the leadership of the clan slowly deteriorated. In this time Rasun Goldhand also vanished. The knowing of him being alive or dead is not known, and the only note of Rasun, is that he vanished into the wilds and was to be never seen again.

 

The dark days of the Goldhands loomed over the clan and the clan fell into darkness without leadership. The Clan Father Gulroid had fallen ill, and the one who many Goldhands looked up to, Rasun has gone missing without a trace. The remaining Goldhands that still reside in the grand halls of Kal'Karik grow weary of the disappearance of leadership among the clan, and soon later William of the Goldhand Clan called forth a meeting with his kin to discuss the current happenings of leadership, and the future of the clan.

 

After days of discussion in the Goldhand Hall in Kal'Karik, it was decided that Thoak Goldhand would venture forth and make way toward the ancient hold of the Goldhands, and consult with Gulroid in his current state about the future of the Goldhands. There it was decided by Gulroid himself that Thoak becomes the new Clan Father and that Gulroid would step down because of his current state of illness. Thoak Goldhand himself promised that he would bring back the nobility of the clan, and pride and honor that the clan once held.

 

 

 

The Archives of Anthos, and Elysium

 

 

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Nothing much can be said about Elysium. It was said that Thoak Goldhand established a small settlement outside of the Urguan Hold near the mountains for those seeking work outside of the small hold. It was great while it lasted, however most of it was wiped out due to the great volcano nearby erupting sending the village to its fiery doom.

 

 

 

Atheran Archives:

The clan has been mostly inactive, with only a few Goldhands trying to revive the clan. The latest Goldhand, Finian, rose to the challenge of trying to officially revive the splintered clan.

 

 

 

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=Clan Relations=

 

Frostbeards: Neutral

Irehearts: Neutral

Oathcast: Neutral

Irongut: Neutral

Doomforged: Neutral

Grandaxe: Neutral

Treebeards: Neutral

Tunnelsmashers: Neutral

Irongrinder: Neutral

 

Grand Kingdom of Urguan: Neutral

The Reformed Kingdom of Oren: Neutral

The Caliphate of Khalestine: Allies

The Province of Laureh'lin: Neutral

The Ancillary of Ker'Nor: Neutral

The Protectorate of Haelun'or: Neutral

Rexdom of Krugmar: Neutral

Halflings of Dunwood: Neutral

 

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=Members=

 

 

 

Clan Father: Conan Goldhand [PJTipz]

Clan Advisor: ---------------------------

Clan Elder(s): N/A

 

Clan Members:

 

Bombur Goldhand [Casey33]

Durac Goldhand [Thor92299]

Balin Goldhand [Noqda]

David Goldhand [Dankzt Meemz]

Hydrose Goldhand [Aptrotta]

Conan Goldhand [PJTipz]

Affotex Goldhand [Affotron]

Baldor Goldhand [Jimmyfin]

Alaric Goldhand [misiaczek987]

 

 

 

 

Other Family Information:

 

 

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Missing:

 

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Thoak Goldhand (Thoak_Sludgefist)

Urbaz Goldhand [baronvondietz]

Borin Goldhand ((youlovesocks))

Burtor Goldhand ((Twistedonslaught))

Kalderbar Goldhand

Cardinan Goldhand ((Tethras))

Rae Goldhand ((Swampratluc))

Magthorn Goldhand ((Alikdoril))

Tirin Goldhand ((Yakmala))

Rasun Goldhand ((Rasun37))

Norak Goldhand

Brys Goldhand ((Zuluman111))

Hoff Goldhand

Travis Goldhand ((travista))

Toran Goldhand ((Alakabam))

 

 

 

Dishonored:

 

 

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n/a

 

 

 

Notable Deceased:

 

 

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Alfados Goldhand (Alfados)

Algoda Goldhand (Algoda)*

William Goldhand ((WizardInABox))

Arkenos Goldhand ((CentralGuard))

Praxedis Goldhand ((PraxedisG))

Borin Goldhand ((meltedsnowman))

Durrim Goldhand ((cmf95))

Luke Goldhand ((brvhrt1005))

Delios Goldhand ((Kibeira))

Dunhagen Goldhand ((Dunhagen))

Finki Goldhand ((fernandezbunch))

Sharr Goldhand ((XForrest))

Jarno Goldhand ((Alphesie))

Gulroid Goldhand

 

 

 

Visitors

 

 

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Gork ((warrior_431))

 

 

 

 

 

 

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=Family Tree=

 

 

 

 

 

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red rectangles- deceased but notable members (Everyone but tungdil was a played character)

 

green rectangles- played characters

 

blue circles- parent dwarves, npc's all deceased

 

tan ovals- npc female (ex. gulroid's daughter)

 

tan rectangles- npc male (ex. Gulroid's brother (Who is dead btw)

 

solid line- direct blood relation (ie, father son daughter etc)

 

dotted line- if connected to a tan npc (William, Thoak) it stands for marriage

 

dotted line (2)- if connected anywhere else (ex Luke, Durrim, Tirin) it stands that these are adopted members.

 

 

 

 

 

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=Application=

 

 

 

The only way to become a Goldhand currently is to talk to one of the current Goldhands and rp as a relative (preferably a son or daughter), or to become bloodbonded to a Goldhand.

 

Application:

 

 

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MC Name:

 

Character Name:

 

Age:

 

Profession:

 

Have you read the clan history? (Please actually read through it):

 

Short Bio:

 

What are your characters ambitions? (become famous merchant, head guard, etc.):

 

What kind of experience are you looking for in this clan? (friendship, rp experience, etc):

 

What clan member are you related to, and do you have permission to roleplay as their relative, son, or daughter, or where you bloodbonded?:

 

Do you swear your loyalty to the Goldhand Clan, and to carry out the honor and pride of the clan?:

 

 

 

 

 

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Credit: Part of the lore for the clan has been adapted from The Dwarf's Guide to Roleplaying a Dwarf- originally authored by Sam Sherry (

http://www.quest.org/cg/dwarfpacket.pdf)

Credit: Thank you Gulroid (zuluman111) for putting this together!

 

 

[Sujamma Addict 514]

Arlen Kharadeen nods in approval of the Clan's revitalization as he finishes reading up on their history, "The fact that Clan Goldhand has gone through many trials and tribulations, and yet still stands proud, shows that they are a strong-hearted and sturdy people! The Caliphate welcomes the Goldhands with great respect and dignification!" He would then begin to work on plans to have the Clan's history and other noteworthy writings archived in the library.

[Travista 1361]

"Oim not ded yeh fook'n koont," complains Tefok Goldhand, previously known as Travis Goldhand (( Not dead, just beyond inacitve kek ))

[KarmaDelta 969]

"Oim not ded yeh fook'n koont," complains Tefok Goldhand, previously known as Travis Goldhand (( Not dead, just beyond inacitve kek ))

 

"Nae need fo' teh 'arsh words."

[Just moved you to missing then if you are going to continue to be inactive. If you do start playing again, feel free to say so.]

[Alakabam 582]

Dishonored:

Toran Goldhand ((Alakabam))

Somewhere far away Toran grumbles, still beardless.

[KarmaDelta 969]

Dishonored:

Toran Goldhand ((Alakabam))

Somewhere far away Toran grumbles, still beardless.

 

[!]

As you have an afternoon stroll, you notice a note on the nearby notice. It looks colorful, so, you begin to read it.

 

 

"Dear wandering Goldhands,

 

It has come to my attention that some of you, well, mostly one of you, has been ousted from the clan. 

 

As of this moment, Toran Goldhand shall be unbanished from the clan. 

 

As the new clan father, there has been no proper documentation of how or why he was banished, so I will give him the benefit of the doubt and wish to give him another chance.

 

May Grimdugan and Armakak bring you great fortune in the future!"

 

-Signed, Finian Goldhand, Clan Father of the Goldhand clan

[Gnomistry 1115]

MC Name: BaronVonDietz



Character Name: Urbaz Goldhand



Profession: Banker, coin smith



Have you read the clan history? (Please actually read through it): Yes!



Short Bio: At the age of 127 Urbaz was forced to leave the kingdom due to the Ironborn invasion of Kal'Agnar. Now that the threat of Ibless has passed, Urbaz has come back to his kin in hopes to forge a better life. While he was away Urbaz had a lot of time on his hands. This time he did not waste, he spent it developing a complex, well thought out, and organized economic theory.



What are your characters ambitions? (become famous merchant, head guard, etc.): He whishes to open a bank, and put his economic theory to the test.



What kind of experience are you looking for in this clan? (friendship, rp experience, etc): I am looking to meet other money lovin' Dwarves like me.



What clan member are you related to, and do you have permission to roleplay as their relative, son, or daughter, or where you bloodbonded?:  Son of Kadrin



Do you swear your loyalty to the Goldhand Clan, and to carry out the honor and pride of the clan?: Always.

[Payed Legend™ 106]

The old Dwarf slowly pins a notice on the Goldhand's board, barely managing to hammer the nail due to his extremely old age.

 

" Be wary young Goldhand leader... this Toran Goldhand you are unbanishing is me nephew, never have I met a more deceitful young lad! He tricked the nation into believing the Goldhand clan were traitors long ago! Be very careful around him, although he was me brother Gorum Frostbeard's son, you should still be very cautious if you choose to unbanish him. I recommend tossing him out like the trash he is and allowing the frostbeards to deal with him, but the choice is yours young lad. " - Signed Moruk Frostbeard, Former Goldhand, Elder of the Frostbeards

[KarmaDelta 969]

MC Name: BaronVonDietz

Character Name: Urbaz Goldhand

Profession: Banker, coin smith

Have you read the clan history? (Please actually read through it): Yes!

Short Bio: At the age of 127 Urbaz was forced to leave the kingdom due to the Ironborn invasion of Kal'Agnar. Now that the threat of Ibless has passed, Urbaz has come back to his kin in hopes to forge a better life. While he was away Urbaz had a lot of time on his hands. This time he did not waste, he spent it developing a complex, well thought out, and organized economic theory.

What are your characters ambitions? (become famous merchant, head guard, etc.): He whishes to open a bank, and put his economic theory to the test.

What kind of experience are you looking for in this clan? (friendship, rp experience, etc): I am looking to meet other money lovin' Dwarves like me.

What clan member are you related to, and do you have permission to roleplay as their relative, son, or daughter, or where you bloodbonded?:  Son of Kadrin

Do you swear your loyalty to the Goldhand Clan, and to carry out the honor and pride of the clan?: Always.

 

 

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A note is left under the application.

"Accepted. Yer storeh checks ou' from teh records. Ah mee'in will beh 'eld soon between us."

 

The old Dwarf slowly pins a notice on the Goldhand's board, barely managing to hammer the nail due to his extremely old age.

 

 

" Be wary young Goldhand leader... this Toran Goldhand you are unbanishing is me nephew, never have I met a more deceitful young lad! He tricked the nation into believing the Goldhand clan were traitors long ago! Be very careful around him, although he was me brother Gorum Frostbeard's son, you should still be very cautious if you choose to unbanish him. I recommend tossing him out like the trash he is and allowing the frostbeards to deal with him, but the choice is yours young lad. " - Signed Moruk Frostbeard, Former Goldhand, Elder of the Frostbeards

 

[!]

As Finian reads the letter, he goes to write a more personal letter to Moruk.

 

"Dear Moruk Frostbeard,

Ah... seh. Teh 'istoreh books ah foun' didnae seh anehfing abou' t'is. Yeh would t'ink et would, bu' ah cannae foin' anehfing.

T'ank yeh fur t'is info'mation. Ah will keep 'im unbanished fur nuh, since ah believe anehun can ge' ah chance tuh redeem t'emselves. T'ough, ah will still le' yeh deal wiff 'im ef 'e shows up, bu' mah onleh condition es taht yeh see tuh 'im propahleh.

 

Also, ah would loike tuh speak wiff yeh ef yeh 'ave ah chance ehn teh future, et regards somet'ings abou' teh Gol'han' clan. T'ank yeh."

 

~Signed, Finian Goldhand, Clan Father of the Goldhands

[Almighty Thor 33]

MC Name: thor92299

 

Character Name: Durac Goldhand

 

Profession: Blacksmith/ Alchemist 

 

Have you read the clan history? (Please actually read through it): Yes 

 

Short Bio: Durac Goldhand was born from his father Urbaz and a Grandaxe for a mother (unknown name). Durac became quite enthused by the use of alchemy and blacksmithing. He took great pride in his work but took more with his wealth. He would try to expend the most he could the littlest amount. With a strong arm and a strict mind he wishes to rise in his family and become known.

 

What are your characters ambitions? (become famous merchant, head guard, etc.): To become a renown blacksmith and become one of the most wealthy of dwarves.  

 

What kind of experience are you looking for in this clan? (friendship, rp experience, etc): I hope for better rp

 

What clan member are you related to, and do you have permission to roleplay as their relative, son, or daughter, or where you bloodbonded?: Urbaz Goldhand

 

Do you swear your loyalty to the Goldhand Clan, and to carry out the honor and pride of the clan?: With my honor I pledge it. Till my death I shall hold to it.

[KarmaDelta 969]

 

MC Name: thor92299

 

Character Name: Durac Goldhand

 

Profession: Blacksmith/ Alchemist 

 

Have you read the clan history? (Please actually read through it): Yes 

 

Short Bio: Durac Goldhand was born from his father Urbaz and a Grandaxe for a mother (unknown name). Durac became quite enthused by the use of alchemy and blacksmithing. He took great pride in his work but took more with his wealth. He would try to expend the most he could the littlest amount. With a strong arm and a strict mind he wishes to rise in his family and become known.

 

What are your characters ambitions? (become famous merchant, head guard, etc.): To become a renown blacksmith and become one of the most wealthy of dwarves.  

 

What kind of experience are you looking for in this clan? (friendship, rp experience, etc): I hope for better rp

 

What clan member are you related to, and do you have permission to roleplay as their relative, son, or daughter, or where you bloodbonded?: Urbaz Goldhand

 

Do you swear your loyalty to the Goldhand Clan, and to carry out the honor and pride of the clan?: With my honor I pledge it. Till my death I shall hold to it.

 

 

Finian begins reading over the note of a returning Goldhand and begins to nod,

"Aye, teh lad seems genuine. Ah wish tuh speak wiff yeh en person. Mee' meh ehn teh Gran' Citeh."

[KarmaDelta 969]

[!]

 

 

A notice is left at the gate to Kal'Kaarad, siigned by Finian Goldhand. It reads,

 

"Dear Dwarves,

 

I, Finian Goldhand, has resigned my position within the Caliphate, and will now return to the Dwarven Kingdom. Though, I will not return just yet, for I decided to go on vacation. I had heard about a nice vacation spot somewhere far south, detailing a grand beach made specifically for Dwarves. I will return once my vacation time is over, but that may be awhile.

 

As for the situation of who should lead the clan in my absence, I will respond to any messages relating to it, seeing as how they have speedy couriers, detailed in this brochure. If you think you can lead the clan until my return, try it, but as I said, send me a letter detailing your qualities and your plans, and then I will send a courier back to the Dwarven capital, officially detailing who is temporarily in charge so that no one can abuse this power and others can recognize you.

 

Farewell Dwarves! See you soon!

 

~Signed, Finian Goldhand

 

[!] 

As you finish the notice, you spot a picture of what appears to be Finian Goldhand in his swim wear.

 

[goblinguy17 21]

MC Name: Goblinguy17

 

Character Name:Ulthar ''Dourbrew'' but hopefully Goldhand

 

Profession: Fisherman and minor scholar

 

Have you read the clan history? (Please actually read through it): Yes, I think the passing of the coin ceremony is cool.

 

Short Bio: Ulthar is a cave dwarf that lived with humans for a good chunk of his life before he decided to find his dwarf clan due to Oren-Dwarf hostilities. Since he is no Doomforge or Irongut, he looked through the record books to find he was born into the Goldhand clan. He is an avid reader, somewhat eccentric, good at fishing, but also great at making deals. In his life he became a smart and adventurous person, but he is a VERY ALRIGHT fighter.

 

What are your characters ambitions? (become famous merchant, head guard, etc.): His goal is to be a politician or a member of the clergy, but if that fails he wants to open a fishing business opening fish a large variety of fish foods to the Dwarven market.

 

What kind of experience are you looking for in this clan? (friendship, rp experience, etc): I want to RP and have fun, but I also want to make friends to play counstrike or other games with too.

 

What clan member are you related to, and do you have permission to roleplay as their relative, son, or daughter, or where you bloodbonded?: I have no Clan member that I represent, but Ulthar knows he is a Goldhand he thinks his father may be Finian...mostly because he is the only Goldhand he heard of.

 

Do you swear your loyalty to the Goldhand Clan, and to carry out the honor and pride of the clan?: I swear to the Goldhand Clan to make money and honor our clan!!!

[KarmaDelta 969]

[!]

With the Goldhand seal, you are accepted.

 

[goblinguy17 21]

Dear Clan Father Finian Goldhand

 

Hello! This is Ulthar Goldhand and I would like to be the temporary Clan father while you are vacation in the south. I hope to get more Goldhands around and also to build a Clan hall as we are one of the Elder Clans yet we do not have one. I see myself as well read and intelligent enough to not spend all of our Clan's money and I won't abuse my power. Of course I will relay info to you when you need it and represent the Clan when needed as well. That be it.

 

-Ulthar Murchadh