The Onyxheart clan

[Uural 39]

-=[The Onyxhearts]=-


The sigil of the dark dwarves as seen on their banner.


History
 

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On the 2nd of Sun's Smile, 1664, an announcement echoed through the halls of Kal'Tarak. There was a speech given, to a crowd of dwarves. The speaker was an ashen-skinned female dwarf - Koralon Doomforged, daughter to Dormin Doomforged. The founding-speech has been recorded and reads as follows:

 

"Gather around, my ashen kin. Gather around, for you will no longer be scattered." She waved toward the many dark dwarves in the crowd. "In this time of scattered beards, I found it paramount for our kin to unite. We've been scattered: some of us in hiding, some living with elves or humans, some considered outcasts within the Dwarven society. But no more." 

 

"I hereby announce the foundation of a new clan. A clan of Dark Dwed, a clan loyal to the teachings of the Derva, though a clan aiming not to preserve a bloodline but to unite the Dark Dwarves under a common sigil." She remained on the stand and reached to lift an ornate Dwarven helmet. It looked ancient, weathered and carried multiple runes along its sides, including the name of Dungrimm engraved over and over. "I, Koralon Doomforged, declare the foundation of the Onyxheart clan to unite the Dark Dwarves. I declare, with my father's blessing, my intent to teach the Onyxhearts the ways of Dungrimm, Dormmar and Ograghad. To teach them the ways of Karsúl, of Aengul and Daemon alloys, of bending the mundane to serve the Khazadmar. And in return, I also pledge to teach them undying loyalty to Dwarvenkind."

The idea of a reformed, non blood-based clan of Dark Dwarves has been floating around ever since the retreat of the Doomforged into obscurity after the Urguan Civil War. Five decades later, Dark Dwarves re-appeared within the various scattered holds of the Khazadmar, though under different clan names each: Doomforged, Corehammer, Moltenjaw and more. Though the Dark Dwarves discussed uniting under one clan, no step was taken until Koralon Doomforged and Noria Corehammer agreed to form a new clan and forge new legacy, which was then blessed by the former's father. As the clan was founded by a Doomforged and is currently led by one, it owes everlasting loyalty to the Doomforged clan as well.

Soon after, the dark dwarves started building their hidden hold of Khazad'Akduum, where they reside to this day. There they practice smithing, golemancy and magics. The hold is always constructed bigger and further into the ground.

In 1671, Koralon Onyxheart was elected as new high queen for the kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah. With that, a new clan father, Raeghor Doomforged took up the mantle of Onyxheart and leadership of the clan. The first clan father set his goals to bring unity and industrial revolution to the clan, encouraging smithing and crafting.

Appearance and Traits



All dark dwarves have the same unifying dark tone to their skin - ranging from near black to light grey. Their eyes have a fiery glow to them, which can go from crimson red to bright orange. Their hair ranges from charcoal black, to light grey or even ginger.
The Onyxhearts wear heavy armour, usually the highest quality steel smithed. The clan dons ceremonial armour for the less combat-intensive occasions, pieces that are warforged to have a glowing steel undertone, similar to the Doomforged laval-armours.
Most Onyxhearts are quick to anger, while some are quiet, silently furious. Some of them are foul mouthed, while others greedy and cunningly polite.


Traditions
Each new member to the clan is accepted a beardling. After which they are encouraged to choose one of three paths. Each path is different from the other, requiring devotion and passion for their path.
The Path of war
The path of war is for warriors of the clan. They are required to excel in single combat and in groups of three, called the Wolfpacks. Their patron-god is Dungrimm.
The path of craft
The path of craft is for the skilled of the clan. They are required to excel in smithing and crafting, to research and develop their knowledge of metals, minerals and alloys. For the most talented of the clan, the ways of warforging and other secrets are revealed. Their patron-god is Dormmar.
The path of knowledge

The path of knowledge is for the strong-minded of the clan. They are the chroniclers of the clan, the researchers, the magic users. Their patron-god is Ogardhad.
Each path requires a beardling to complete a trial. After completing it, the dark dwarf is welcomed to the clan as a full member.

The clan maintains the independence of its individual members, respecting their heritage and their own ancestry. In this regards, the Onyxhearts are more a collection and union of smaller clans than an actual clan of their own.

Rules
1. Follow server rules.
2. We are not the antagonist of the dwarves. We are seclusive and more barbaric clan of dwarves, who have ties with the old clan of Doomforged.
3. Respect the clan's Tenets
 

Tenets
-work in progress-

Members
 

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Clan father
Rhaegor Onyxheart (Doomforged)

Clan elders

Koralon Onyxheart (Doomforged)

Noria Onyxheart (Corehammer)

Clan members

Thoravon Onyxheart (Doomforged)

Barumnir Onyxheart (Doomforged)

Fhugrett Onyxheart (Moltenjaw)

Urdreth Onyxheart (Moltenjaw)

Barek Onyxheart (Clanless)

Ballin' Onyxheart (Clanless)

Rona Onyxheart (Clanless)
Helsi Onyxheart (Clanless)

Yurna Onyxheart (Clanless)

Nero Onyxheart (Clanless)
Bagumnir Onyxheart (Clanless)
Regnir Onyxheart (Clanless)

Application
 

 

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[Guest]

((I like it! Reminds me of Dark Iron Dwarves.))

[StarGazzer 287]

Yurna Onyxheart would be lost, searching for her clan

[Slothtastic 761]

Baradin grumbles as he stumbles through the caves. Looking at the map once more before setting off to find the way out.