The Starbreaker Clan

[Aengoth 2890]

The Starbreaker Clan

 

*Lore*

Ancient History:
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.
Recent History:
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.

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.

Recent Past
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...

Clan Update
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.

Culture of the Starbreaker's
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.


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.

Also reference Kjell's post for more information.

 

The Starbreaker Sect:
Alive
Koryk Starbreaker
Farren Starbreaker
Kalkria Starbreaker

Korumm Starbreaker

Missing
Arbrek Starbreaker
Kazraden Starbreaker
Karvia Starbreaker
Bruin Starbreaker
Irin Starbreaker
Bryce Starbreaker
Brock Starbreaker

Tortek Silverfist
 

Deceased
Froin Starbreaker
Herleif Starbreaker
Gart Stoneblood Starbreaker
Karak Starbreaker
Sinkrus Starbreaker
Sotteri Starbreaker (NPC)


The Silverfinger Sect:
Missing
Nosor Silverfinger

Dead
Smithson Silverfinger
Craglode Silverfinger

Alliances
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Note: Would greatly appreciated if your skin corresponded with what has already been stated for the appearance of Starbreakers. Also, you may contact me personally however this method will be much easier for all.

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[Aengoth 2890]

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The Chapters of Koryk Starbreaker

::I write t'is in me new 'ume wit'in the dwarf stronghold. As it stands t'is is now my additions tu tah legacy of tah Starbreaker family. I'oim Koryk Starbreaker, son ove Kazraden Starbreaker, a sur'i'or of tah Starbreaker purge. Tu be 'onest, I did not expect t'at my father and uncle sur'i'ed t'at grand battle. Tu me regret I did not sur'i'e through by partakin' in t'at great battle, I sur'i'ed by s'eer c'ance by not e'en bein' near our 'ume w'en it 'appened. After returnin' tu me 'ume and foindin' me kin slain I spent me toime far from tah dorfs due tu me grief. It wus weak ove me.

::Now t'at I 'ave stated me past fer later generations I'oim goin' tah use t'is tah state w'at 'as 'appened wif' tah Starbreakers. Tah first noteworthy t'at 'as 'appen is due tuu tah old book ove tah Starbreakers I 'ave found. Cause ove it I 'ave found t'at Tortek Sil'erfist be related tah me, t'rough an affair 'is fat'er 'ad wif' a daug'ters ove Arbrek, 'er name was Sotteri Starbreaker. T'is is jus' a small step fer tah Starbreakers, but yet it is no longer jus' me w'o can say I'oim a Starbreaker. I 'ave started tah read more ove Bruin and Irin, sons ove Arbrek tuh see if I can foind ot'er kinfolk.

::Not tuu long 'go a lad came up tah me. 'E wus a bit ner'ous but w'en talkin' tu 'im but 'e seemed loike quoite a broig't lad. 'E told me 'ow 'e disco'ered 'e wus a Starbreaker, son 'f Irin Starbreaker. I 'ave muc' 'ope in t'is lad, I s'ould stop referrin' tu 'im as lad, 'is name be Farren Starbreaker. I t'ink I am in doire need of impro'in' my wroitin' skills.

[Charles_Grimlie 1072]

Prime Hisotrical forbringing:

Name: Starbreaker

Forefather: Gotrek Starbreaker

Founding Lord: Gotrek Starbreaker

Patron Gods: Yemekar

Origin: Created by son of Urguan first age

Lineages:

Gathering type: Family

Marriage restrictions: Kingdom/Race/Close family ties

Blood line restrictions: recorded Bloodline

Clan 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 cloths

Armor: GrandMaster blacksmith make

Organization: Labor/Religious

Goals:

Dwarf Appearance:

Skin tone: Stone Grey

Eyes: Yellow

Hair: Black, scarcely red

Beard style: Decorated, natural

Other: Average - Medium Dwarves

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