The Starbreaker Clan

[Tethras 278]

The Starbreaker Clan

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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:

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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 two 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.

Resilience

Faith

Strong Will

Ambition

((More to be written))

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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.
 

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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

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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 : Allies

((If you're interested in a alliance please contact me over the forums or in game /tell tethras [Message] ))

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Records of the Starbreakers

The Starbreaker Sect

Alive:

Farren Starbreaker [tethras/afrodave]

Korumm Starbreaker [darkjames]

Tortek Golemforge [AxMaynard]

Aengoth [Alexander_Wh]

Karvia Starbreaker [Ever]

Dared Starbreaker [bladedSkorpion]

Missing:

Arbrek Starbreaker
Kazraden Starbreaker
Bruin Starbreaker [Geoboy66]
Irin Starbreaker [Geoboy66]
Bryce Starbreaker
Brock Starbreaker

Kalkria Starbreaker

Deceased:

Koryk Starbreaker [Alexander_Wh]

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

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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 personally however this method will be much easier for all.
 

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In the spoiler below is a overview of information on the Starbreaker Clan:

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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

((This will be edited in the future to contain more information. Any errors made are my own.))

[Tethras 278]

Recent Additions to the Tome of Kazraden

 

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. 

 

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The Chapters of Farren Starbreaker

[Ever 2648]

Karvia Starbreaker has returned and has brought with her an ancient blade forged by Lord Arbrek Starbreaker himself.

 

TL;DR Summary:

 

• Blade forged for the granddaughter of Ever the Dwarf, Ingot. 
• Forged of gold by Arbrek Starbreaker in the smithing hall of Kal'Urguan.
• Blade was used by the Dwarf Ingot in the Purge of Galahar war.
• Ingot died, and the blade was recovered and dulled by her lover.
• Lover tracked down by Karvia after following a rumor trail.

 

[ToenailTickler 290]

((I want to make a character... But what would be my connection to the family be? A cousin or something?))

[Tethras 278]

((I want to make a character... But what would be my connection to the family be? A cousin or something?))

((The connection to the Clan can be anything. If you already have a Dwarven character you can make it a distant relation. Contact me via a pm for more details. ))

[ToenailTickler 290]

MC Name:warlord212

Character Name:Dallen Starbreaker

Character Age:20

Profession:Miner and smith. He is more of a Miner than a smith.

Appearance:He has an odd shade odd shade of skin tone. Like Pale mixed with coal. His eyes are yellow, and his hair is a very dark reddish.

Family Relation: He is a distant cousin of Farren. (This part subject to change if need be)

[Noer 577]

MC Name: jojoma11
Character Name: Heldorm StarBreaker
Character Age: 98
Profession: Miner, looking to join the Legion.
Appearance:
A pale skinned, bald dwarf. His beard extends a good foot from his
mouth, with braids aligning it with a wild mess past them. He has broad
shoulders and is about  4'6. He Has ember eyes with an amused smile, which can sometimes be unsettling. He is enjoyable company and has a taste for Ale.
Family Relation: Balthazar Starbreaker's Son.

[Tethras 278]

MC Name: jojoma11

Character Name: Heldorm StarBreaker

Character Age: 98

Profession: Miner, looking to join the Legion.

Appearance:

A pale skinned, bald dwarf. His beard extends a good foot from his

mouth, with braids aligning it with a wild mess past them. He has broad

shoulders and is about  4'6. He Has ember eyes with an amused smile, which can sometimes be unsettling. He is enjoyable company and has a taste for Ale.

Family Relation: Balthazar Starbreaker's Son.

 

 

MC Name:warlord212

Character Name:Dallen Starbreaker

Character Age:20

Profession:Miner and smith. He is more of a Miner than a smith.

Appearance:He has an odd shade odd shade of skin tone. Like Pale mixed with coal. His eyes are yellow, and his hair is a very dark reddish.

Family Relation: He is a distant cousin of Farren. (This part subject to change if need be)

Accepted.

[Aengoth 2890]

((Just to let you two know, the Clan Hall will soon be undergoing renovations to better accommodate more members and to also bring more life to it in general. I've been gathering the supplies for it for awhile so sometime in the near future I can begin the renovations.)) 

[someguy45187 29]

MC Name:Dwarfguy45187
Character Name:Borius Starbreaker
Character Age:245
Profession:Brewing, aspires to learn blacksmithing
Appearance:A pale, long haired Dwarf. He stands at 4'7 and his hair is a very dark brown color. His eyes are a dark yellow color.
Family Relation: One of Farren's cousins.

[Tethras 278]

MC Name:Dwarfguy45187

Character Name:Borius Starbreaker

Character Age:245

Profession:Brewing, aspires to learn blacksmithing

Appearance:A pale, long haired Dwarf. He stands at 4'7 and his hair is a very dark brown color. His eyes are a dark yellow color.

Family Relation: One of Farren's cousins.

Accepted! I shall add you and your old character Valen Starbreaker to the list once I finish updating the format of the post.

[Brent 281]

MC Name: brent42817
Character Name: Farenhal Silverfinger
Character Age: 298
Profession: Fish, swords, aspires to become a smith.
Appearance: Palish Dwarf of an average height. Dark brown beard and hair.
Family Relation: Son of Craglode, who is long deceased.

[ToenailTickler 290]

After a few years of travel, Dallen Starbreaker finally decides to head home

[Greener 687]

MC Name:  greener161
Character Name: Ovhark
Character Age: 406
Profession: Religious/ Wanne be clergy  
Appearance: Green eyes, Grey hair and beard, long beard
Family Relation: Distance cousin to the missing Arberk Starbreaker and to Farren

[DrLolzworth 0]

MC Name:  DrLolzworth
Character Name: Nebagarus Ubalith (Neb)
Character Age:  33
Profession: Armor Smith
Appearance: Taller than avg. muscular, yellow amber eyes, jet black hair and streaked blue black beard, 6 inch beard,
Family Relation: Starbreaker left from Kal'Urguan during the great collapse since then residing in Tazarak