Location
- Refugees from Craterstone and Graniteguard in the Lower Tear.
- Currently holding out at Fort Ironhold, which serves as a temporary haven and rallying point for their fight against the Behemoth Brotherhood.
Culture
- Fiercely independent and driven by a vision of freedom from clan divisions. The Free Goliaths are a unique blend of individuals from all four Goliath clans, brought together under a common dream of unity and liberation.
- Recent but skilled miners, they learned to extract resources during their time in Craterstone. Although mining was forced upon them, they’ve turned this skill into a strategic advantage, helping to fortify their defenses and sustain their community.
- Known for their adaptability and perseverance, they have become experts in defensive strategies and resource management, focused on survival in the harsh desert environment of the Lower Tear.
Leadership
- Mayor Grondar Stonefist is not a warrior, but a visionary and charismatic diplomat who leads with wisdom, foresight, and unbreakable determination.
- A Visionary Leader: Stonefist dreamed of a Goliath society free from the traditional clan-based divisions that fractured their people for generations. His vision of unity inspired the formation of the Free Goliaths, bringing together individuals from all four clans in a shared cause.
- A Charismatic Diplomat: He excels at building consensus and forging alliances, often using his natural charm and keen intellect to defuse conflicts and bring people together. He believes in the power of diplomacy, preferring negotiation and cooperation over brute force.
- A Tireless Protector: Stonefist is known for his hard work and compassion. He is deeply dedicated to the well-being of his people, often sacrificing his own comfort to ensure their safety and survival. He can often be found working alongside laborers, reinforcing walls or helping with supplies, leading by example in everything he does.
- Not a Warrior, but a Strategist: Stonefist relies on trusted advisors and military leaders to handle battle tactics. His strength lies in planning, diplomacy, and keeping morale high, ensuring that the Free Goliaths remain united and focused on their goals.
Current Goals at Fort Ironhold
1. Build a Unified Goliath Society
Stonefist’s primary long-term goal is to create a society where Goliaths are not bound by clan identities, but instead united as a single people. He believes this is the only way to break the cycle of conflict and achieve lasting freedom.
2. Strengthen Fort Ironhold’s Defenses
With the Behemoth Brotherhood on the horizon, fortifying Fort Ironhold is a top priority. Stonefist oversees efforts to repair defenses, restore artillery, and secure resources, working tirelessly to ensure the fort can withstand a siege.
3. Uncover and Eliminate the Spy Network
The discovery of spies within Fort Ironhold has made this a critical objective. Stonefist works closely with the Steelhawks to root out traitors and protect the fort from further sabotage.
4. Rescue the Enslaved
Many Free Goliaths have family members still enslaved by the Brotherhood. Stonefist wants to organize rescue operations but recognizes that doing so requires careful planning and intelligence. For now, they focus on gathering information and building alliances to prepare for future raids.
5. Forge Alliances
Stonefist knows that the Free Goliaths cannot survive alone. He relies on Chief Altan and the Keshig Riders for tactical support and works to build relationships with other groups in the region to create a network of allies.
