The Duergar King
King Torgus Ironmantle (a.k.a. The Duergar King)
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Torgus Ironmantle was a worshiper of Abbathor in the Ironmantle Range. Because of his beliefs he was considered a lesser being by the Traditionalist Dwarves. Enraged by his oppression, he started a revolution against them. It went disastrously, leading to the death of his soldiers, wife, and children. Left with nothing, a power that slumbered deep beneath his soul awakened, the power of a God. He discovered he was a Godling with immense power. With that power he led a new revolution, decimating the Traditionalists and carving a path for a new race of dwarves; the Duergar.
He ruled the Duergar in relative peace until a discovery was made beneath the mountains. The presence of Prima Materia, the ore of creation. With its power you could bend reality to your whim, but that power came at a grave cost. The greatest dwarven minds studied the powerful material, and through their research discovered its origin. The corpse of a dead god. The dead god whispered to Torgus, promising him enough power to make sure no families would be torn apart again. All he needed to do was resurrect him. Whether it be arrogance or ignorance, Torgus set out to bring back the God and use his power as his own.
However a group of adventurers would begin to invade Duergar territory. At first only interested in taking the Prima Materia from the dwarves, but eventually trying to stop the ritual to bring back the God. Through many battles the Duergar and adventurers were at a standstill. Despite their best attempts, the adventurers were unable to stop the ritual and the Dead God was revived. Torgus beheld his work, and realized the horror he had unleashed upon this world. Using every ounce of power he had gathered through the centuries he chained the god down, but such restraints were only a hindrance to a true god.
A strike force of adventurers led by Alene loviti assaulted the capital and came across the Duergar King. The King was broken, all of his efforts were for nothing. But through the adventurers he found some redemption. Using a piece of the Song of Creation and his remaining power, he and Alene used it to hold back the God while the world prepared to fight the god.
He ruled the Duergar in relative peace until a discovery was made beneath the mountains. The presence of Prima Materia, the ore of creation. With its power you could bend reality to your whim, but that power came at a grave cost. The greatest dwarven minds studied the powerful material, and through their research discovered its origin. The corpse of a dead god. The dead god whispered to Torgus, promising him enough power to make sure no families would be torn apart again. All he needed to do was resurrect him. Whether it be arrogance or ignorance, Torgus set out to bring back the God and use his power as his own.
However a group of adventurers would begin to invade Duergar territory. At first only interested in taking the Prima Materia from the dwarves, but eventually trying to stop the ritual to bring back the God. Through many battles the Duergar and adventurers were at a standstill. Despite their best attempts, the adventurers were unable to stop the ritual and the Dead God was revived. Torgus beheld his work, and realized the horror he had unleashed upon this world. Using every ounce of power he had gathered through the centuries he chained the god down, but such restraints were only a hindrance to a true god.
A strike force of adventurers led by Alene loviti assaulted the capital and came across the Duergar King. The King was broken, all of his efforts were for nothing. But through the adventurers he found some redemption. Using a piece of the Song of Creation and his remaining power, he and Alene used it to hold back the God while the world prepared to fight the god.
Current Status
Deceased
Species
Age
496
Date of Death
2nd Feburary
Circumstances of Death
Sacrificed to slow a God
Birthplace
Ironmantle Range
Place of Death
Upon his rotting throne
Children
Gender
Male
Eyes
A Golden Hue
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Rough and Grey
Height
7'8
Weight
650 Ibs
Belief/Deity
Worshipper of Abbathor
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