Forgeheim

Gorana, I need you to investigate the latest rebellious behavior of our people. Find who the leader is, and they shall stand in judgement with the God's Council.

— Forgeheim

 

Origins

Lunar created Forgeheim after the World War. He was to keep control within Twilight Citadel. With the help of Forgeheim's archon, the dwarven rebellions were suppressed. Forgeheim fell during Stricord's conquest upon Notta.  

The Mitigator

Forgeheim made sure peace prevailed in Twilight Citadel. However, not all in the citadel agreed with his methods. First, he banned weaponry from those that exhibited signs of rebelling against the world's rules. This was a life sentence toward the rebels and wouldn't be able to protect themself, their family, or their assets. This led to more rebellions in the future, with Stricord leading the charge.   Those who wished to serve the War Clerics or Elematalists were sent to the settlements they originated to train. They were the freest of the Dark Dwarves, accepting their lot in life. The archons were selected carefully out of these dwarves. A normal citizen could never apply to become an archon, no matter how much they wished to make plans for outstanding change for their people.  

Forgeheim's Weaponry

Along with being ruler of Twilight Citadel, Forgeheim created the most outstanding weapons and armor in Notta. He outfitted every soldier in the world with them and made many more in his efforts. Forgeheim experimented with many shapes and sizes, creating the perfect fit for any race, even the Earth Naga with their stone torsos.  

Forgeheim's Final Archon

The final archon who ruled beside Forgeheim was Gorana Stonehearth. She aimed for peace among her people more than any archon before her. However, what led to the Dark Dwarven Rebellion, even she could not predict. No one knew how Stricord came to be, or her motives. But there was one thing Gorana could do after Forgeheim's demise.   Gorana found sanctuary under Twilight Citadel for the fleeing Tigrim. With the Dark Dwarves focused on surface ground, the underground sanctuary went unnoticed. That was until other-worlders found it, with the boon of saving Notta from Stricord.    

Perks and Flaws

Forgeheim had an exquisite eye for armor and weapon craft. He could also listen out for signs of rebellion; even from the top of the citadel as he hones on his craft with metal slamming against metal. However, this made the ruler more guarded than others within Notta. As the other rulers concentrated on their own efforts and people, Forgeheim never wanted to listen to the Dark Dwarves' woes. He thought of all of them as enemies. Well, those that weren't his Forgemaster of Twilight Citadel. This lack of trust led to his end during the Great Rebellion.  

Animal Form

Forgeheim took the form of a Nightmare. The Nightmare was a horse with hair of fire and body black as the darkest night. However, the ruler's form converted the colours to his own designs, as any other angel. Once he heard of rebellion from his Forgemaster or elsewhere, he would use this form to strike fear into the rebels' hearts. The Dark Dwarves forever feared him until his demise, when Stricord gave them courage.