In Regards to the Frostbeard Issue

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Throughout the history of the Dwedmar, the Frostbeards have been known to be cunning and loyal Dwed. Prior to Vailor they were held in high regard as the purest of Clans and were given utmost respect by the other Clans. Unfortunately, as of late, the Clan is mostly associated with their instigation of the Civil War of 1518, as a result of Skippy Irongut being elected Grand King.

This piece will put any rumors to end, and outline the Grand Kingdom’s stance on the Rebellion.

 

Immediately prior to the Rebellion, the Frostbeard Clan was amongst strongest in the Kingdom, if not the strongest, in terms of arms and numbers. The clan held the town of Tal’Azwyr, located in the Kazulran Mountains, on the border of Urguan, and served as the first line of defence in the case of an invasion. The town was also close in proximity to the Dwarven Mine and as such became very wealthy in terms of ferrum and other desirable minerals.

 

The Clan Father at the time was Verthaik Frostbeard who ruled the clan with the help of his brother and right hand man, Clan Elder Varuk Frostbeard. Verthaik was a benevolent leader, and usually had other Frostbeards carry out disciplinary actions. He was loved and supported by the majority of the clan, and even dwed from other clans. As Grand King Balek’s reign came to a close, it was no secret that Verthaik had ambitions of running for Grand King.

 

At the eve of the election, Skippy Irongut, leader of the Red Urguan Workers Guild, came forth with his decision to run for Grand King in opposition to Verthaik Frostbeard. Skippy was known to be a bit off his rocker and prior to the Red Urguan Workers Guild had not done much of significance in terms of leadership. In addition, as history later showed, much of the Workers Guild’s success came from Varuk Frostbeard who actually presented Skippy with the concept.

 

Unbeknown to the public at the time, Verthaik had met with Skippy some time prior to the

elections and had received Skippy’s full backing in his bid to become Grand King. As such, Skippy’s bid for election was met with hostility from the Frostbeards, leading to the polarization of the Grand Kingdom.

 

The election was a dirty one, with both sides trying to defame the other. Slowly but surely, the majority of those who supported Verthaik moved to Tal’Azwyr, while those who supported Skippy moved to the capital. A few notable Frostbeards stayed in the capital despite supporting Verthaik’s bid for Grand King, among them, Vidar, Algoda and future Grand King Rhewen, grandfather of Verthaik. Every day it seemed that tensions grew higher, even nearly boiling over sometime and leading to conflict, but the peace was maintained.

 

On the day of reckoning, the votes were counted and recounted. Many votes were thrown out because the council felt that they were not cast by citizens of the Grand Kingdom. At the end of the day, Skippy was the declared the Grand King. Verthaik and the Frostbeards were outraged as they demanded a recount, only to find out that a large majority of their votes had been set aside. Angry, hurt and feeling betrayed they isolated themselves to Tal’Azwyr.

 

After much deliberation and talk with his inner council which consisted of Frostbeards, a mixture of other notable clan dwarves such as Dun Irongut, and the Blackfist Dwarves of the North, Verthaik made his decision, he could not allow the kingdom to be led by Skippy. On the First of the Deep Cold, 1518, Verthaik announced the creation of the Mountain Monarchy, with Tal’Azwyr being its capital, and the Blackfist hold of Kal’Krest being it’s other settlement. Almost every citizen of Tal’Azwyr and Kal’Krest enlisted into the Mountain Monarchy Army which was led by Lord Marshall Vorstag II Ireheart. As the Mountain Monarchy geared for a bloody civil war, Skippy Irongut sent word to the Savoy Government in Oren to send troops, in exchange for the Grand Kingdom’s support in their own Civil War.

 

Between the first of the Deep Cold 1518 to the first of Sun’s Smile 1519, much Dwed blood was spilt. But it was all to end on the first of the Sun’s Smile 1519 when the two armies met in the Battle of the Mountains. Holding the upper ground was Skippy Irongut’s forces, which consisted of loyalist Dwed, Black Hawks, Orcs,  and a large amount of Savoyards. Holding the forest below was Verthaik’s force, consisting of various Dwedmar, and some disgruntled Adrians. After much arrow fire was exchange, Varuk gave the order, as Verthaik charged with his legion of loyal Frostbeards immediately behind him, and then the rest of Dungrim’s Folk. After hours of fighting, the Mountain Monarchy’s forces were unable to take the hill, and were forced to fall back. After that guerilla warfare continued on for days, but it was over. Verthaik laid slain, as did Varuk and the rest of the Mountain Monarchy’s leadership. The Rebellion was over.

 

Yes, Skippy Irongut did not do a good job being the Grandking of Urguan. And perhaps it would have been better if Verthaik was chosen. But let us leave the past behind now.

 

After many hours of review, I, Grand King Torvin Grandaxe, have decided to finally put this issue to rest.

 

I support Verthaik’s casus belli for rebellion. Indeed, his cause was a rebellion against our most beloved Kingdom, but it was a noble one because he fought against a senseless Grand King, who in reality brought no advancements to the Kingdom during his time as Grand King. The fact that the vote was so nearly split, is clear indication that Skippy Irongut did not have the full support of the Dwedmar people, and consequently the Brathmordakin. A battle was the only reasonable way for this dispute to be settled. While it is a shame that Dwarven blood had to be split, it was done for the right reason, and as such I proclaim both the Grand Kingdom soldiers and rebel soldiers war heros, and Verthaik Frostbeard a hero, memorialized, who fought against an obvious example of the failure of the voting system.

 

Clan Frostbeard has been forgiven for their history. Let it now be known by the Dwedmar,.

 

Signed,

Grand King Torvin Grandaxe