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The Lord Chancellor frowns talking to his colleague Darek, "It saddens me that the it has come to this, I guess I'll get you an Orenian wig for your birthday."

Atandt frowns, "I would've preferred a nice boar for the dinner instead."

Atandt Irongrinder would smile upon hearing the news, for now the world would remain at peace.

An artist’s rendition of a Kro’Bakk in its natural habitat, a lava lake. Kro’bakk The Stone Swan Physiology Kro’bakk, commonly referred to as Stone Swans, are large creatures with titularly stonelike feathers, born of crystalline eggs and found in caverns or any habitat with lava lakes and rivers. These majestic creatures stand at roughly ten feet tall, with an average wingspan of 17 feet. At birth, these creatures are only the size of a small boulder and only reach their maximum size at around twenty years of life. Kro’bakk are very slow creatures as their feathers are made of an almost stonelike material. The stonelike material allows for them to swim freely around lava lakes, however, if they attempt to swim in normal water they will drown. The resemblance to stone goes beyond just color, formed tough and resilient almost exactly like stone, though naturally grown. Their feathers act as a natural armor to the elements and enemies, though when under intensive attack may crack and break off the swan. Their internal anatomy is softer in comparison to their rock hard feathers, a rule of thumb being the deeper into their body the softer it is. Just beneath their feathers is skin that is tough like hide, beneath that a rough flesh that would take twice the effort to cut through. This effect is due to a natural phenomena of the creature, in which over their development they slowly become more hardened starting on their external. This is dubbed colloquially as ‘Stone Disease’, due to its similarity to a dwarven plague rumored to turn miners to stone. This results in juvenile Kro’bakk having much softer feathers, though a light gray in color and rough skin even at youth, and the older ones becoming harder and tougher to kill. If a Kro’bakk lives long enough, it is their Stone Disease that kills them, as at 80 years old the internal anatomy begin to turn rock hard, and the creature becomes less able to move or operate, until over a suffering process of 10 years they finally stop moving, and are entirely petrified. Most Kro’bakk, perhaps fortunately, do not live long enough to suffer this fate, as due to their rarity and lack of many combative capabilities they are often hunted and die before petrification. Habitat Typically, these beasts are found within mountainous or volcanic regions, setting up around lava lakes. Kro’bakk are extremely territorial so only one nest is typically found in an area. These creatures prefer creating their nests in remote locations and mineral-rich areas, due to their unusual diet. Kro’bakk consume ores and jewels, the rarer the more nutritious to the beasts. This is theorized to be the purpose of their long necks, to reach greater heights and reach nooks and crannies hiding precious food. Kro’bakk eat a large quantity of mineral food, though can go long periods without feeding, roughly a year. Behavior Wild Kro’bakk are extremely territorial, chasing away any creatures smaller than itself from its nest, though fleeing from a fight if it knows its in grave danger. Kro’bakk combat their foes through their size and sturdiness, simply charging them or smacking them with their long wings and necks, though the creatures due to their weight are sluggish in movement. Kro’bakk lay crystalline eggs which hatch after a year, after which the parents care for the youth until 15 years of age, when it wanders from its nest to make its own or find a female’s nest. Kro’bakk though territorial and cannot be domesticated, can be tamed to live calmly among descendents. The method of taming is simple, though expensive and requires rigorous upkeep else the Kro’bakk become hostile once more. In order to tame Kro’bakk, they must be given a large quantity of ores and or jewels over the course of four years, often leaving it as an offering at a distance else to upset the territorial beast. After the four years, the creature is accustomed to the presence of descendents, and will willingly enter confinement if fed regularly. If unfed it will try to escape confinement, often violently, and return to the closest thing to its natural habitat. Once tamed, the creatures become mostly docile, and will not attack creatures or descendents that come close, and if attacked will simply flee, under all circumstances with the aforementioned exception of confinement without food. Kro’bakk if born among descendents will default be tamed and not frightened by their presence. Redlines Kro’bakk may not be used as mounts, they resist being ridden for extended periods. Kro’bakk may not be used by players for any combative advantage, the birds instead fleeing conflict. Kro’bakk eat a volume equal to their size OOC weekly, though can eat up to twice their size. Kro’bakk if not fed OOC weekly in captivity will become violent and try to escape. Kro’bakk cannot be tamed in captivity, must be tamed over the course of four OOC weeks on their own terms before willing to live in a pen. Kro’bakk if not near a source of lava or equal amount of heat will become restless after an extended period of time. Players may use Kro’bakk in player events, be it hunting or seeking them out to be tamed. A player cannot RP having a Kro’bakk egg without valid RP to take one from a nest. Story Team members may use Kro’bakk in battle nodes to provide rare minerals. Purpose This lore piece is designed to create more flavor for caverns, primarily dwarven but other communities are welcome to use it as well. It can provide player events as well as generate RP of caring for them. Credit @Nooblius, for helping clean up and write part of this lore. @sneakybandit, for helping come up with the original idea for this lore.

Edition #28 Dwarven Witches Spotted Patrolling Urguan Be careful readers of the DNN! For a group of dwarven witches has been spotted patrolling the Urguani lands that have turned blue. You are advised to not travel alone and stay away from these lands at night. The Urguanian vassal city of Vasiyeva has been completely desecrated. The surrounding lands have been attacked by some sort of dark force, and the city itself is abandoned. No official report has been given by the Grand King or his advisors, and many are unsure of why and what has happened. Officials tell the DNN that initial reports say that the Dwarven witches may be behind this. Jorvin Starbreaker Called Before International War Crimes Tribunal Jorvin Starbreaker’s attorneys, Irongrinder, Irongrinder, Irongrinder, Irongrinder, Irongrinder & Sons Law Firm have told the DNN that a supposed War Crimes Tribunal led by none other then High Prophet Norli Strarbreaker have summoned Jorvin and his defense team before the tribunal. Jorvin Strarbreaker and his legal team have told the DNN that they believe this is a targeted hit by his archenemy Norli and does not believe that slaughtering seventy-eight orc babies is a war crime. Jorvin’s legal team has stated that Urguan has no actual laws against war crimes and that the clergy does not have the legal authority to prosecute war crimes either. Idiot Starbreaker Falls Down Hole Idiot Norli Starbreaker fell down a hole. His doctors have told the DNN he may have become brain damaged from this incident.

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Edition #27 Old Dwedmar Collecting Seashells Dwarven Hero, Zahrer Irongrinder, was spotted collecting seashells. His relative, Darek Irongrinder was also spotted helping Zahrer gather them. The DNN moreover believes that Darek was ensuring that the old dwarf does not fall into the water, as he is not sure if Zahrer can swim or not in his old age. Sources tell the DNN that ever since his release from the Urguani Retirement Home, Zahrer has taken up the hobby of collecting seashells. They say that it is strange that he has picked up this hobby as he has never been spotted doing it before in his life. This is the second time this stone month that this dwarven legend has been spotted. Dwarven Arena Open, Games Tomorrow Local Goldhand, Gildroc has been appointed as Gamesmaster of the Arena by orders of the Grand King of Urguan, Ulfric Frostbeard. This news has excited many within the Urguan state as there has not been much to do recently. More surprisingly, the first games within the Arena will be held the next stone day from now ((10/29 at 5 PM EST)). The victor of the tournament shall be declared the Grand Champion, along with the benefits that the position holds. For more information, one is advised to contact Gildroc Goldhand ((UnusualBrit)) and come to the games at the Grand Arena. Balek Irongut Spotted Dwarven legend and architect behind Kal’Darakaan, Balek Irongut has been spotted wandering the roads of Urguan once more. Notably, the old legend has aged quite a lot in his disappearance from Urguan. The DNN noted that he was seen walking quite slowly around, along with his beard appearing even more white than usual. Upon hearing the news of Balek’s return, High Prophet Norli Starbreaker gasped and continued on with his day.

A dwarf would note that none of these people are being made heroes outright with this declaration, only that they had actions worthy of recognition, and some of them might become heroes.

Edition #26 Nurse Leaves Gate Open to the Retirement Home It appears that Nurse Ulfric Frostbeard and his caretakers accidentally left the gate to the Urguani Retirement Home open. Elderly dwedmar such as Fili Grandaxe, Kalviin I., Darek Irongrinder, and former Kings, Atandt Irongrinder, Zahrer Irongrinder, and Fimlin Grandaxe showed up in the Grand Kingdom of Urguan. The Urguanian community was shocked at the appearance of the old guard. It’s said that the dust on Zahrer’s beard was so thick that Lord Chancellor Azkel Frostbeard passed out from inhaling it. Many a dwed ignored Fili Grandaxe as he ranted something about Indagolof and the glorious olden days of Urguan. A grand feast was held where thousands of minas were spent and many dwarves passed out from the great celebration. High Prophet Norli Starbreaker reaffirmed the Heroship of Zahrer for his great actions in the Urguani community.

The Wronged: Lord Atandt Irongrinder The Assailant: Oliver Renault and Joseph Brandt The Wrong: Mismanagement of troops and men directly leading to the stabbbing of Lord Atandt Irongrinder while he was working on a boat at Tor’Sjorvath. Date of Wrongdoing: Year 45, of the Second Age Terms of Settlement: The extradition of the men responsible and 500 minas.

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Edition #25: Election Special DNN Projects Ulfric Frostbeard as Next Grand King The Dwarven News Network is ready to project that Ulfric Frostbeard will become the fifth Grand King of the Fourth Grand Kingdom of Urguan. DNN reporters and election experts have been polling dwarves over the course of the election and found the following: The Grimgolds support Alaric Grimgold The Majority of all other surveyed clans supported Ulfric Frostbeard. Therefore, it is expected at the council meeting that Lord Regent Chancellor Azkel Frostbeard will announce that the winner is Ulfric Frostbeard. Ulfric Frostbeard's victory in the election is also historic. It is the first time since the dissolution of the Third Grand Kingdom of Urguan and the multiple Frostbeard Rebellions that the elder clan of Frostbeard shall once more sit on the Obsidian Throne. The last Frostbeard Grand King was Algoda Frostbeard, more than 250 years ago. It is also expected at the upcoming Council that the date and time of the new Grand King’s coronation should be announced. This concludes the DNN Election special. May the Brathmordakin help guide the new Grand King, Ulfric Frostbeard. Also, Tree People are not real dwarves.

IGN: Urguan RP NAME: Atandt Irongrinder AGE: 238 ACTIVITY REQUIREMENT: former under-king, elder or leader of Clan Irongrinder CANDIDATE: Ulfric Frostbeard

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"huh, pretty sure the dwarves don't actually have a name for the port, could be wrong." atandt would remark

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RP Name:: Atandt Irongrinder MC Username: Urguan Discord: gandalfo#0368 What Nation Are You Affliated With?: Aegrothond/Urguan Why Do You Wish To Come?: To pay homage to Paragon Kjellos and visit the Hall of Urguan What Skills Can You Bring?: Diplomacy, Strength, Knowledge of the land