Dwarven Paragons

Paragons are considered great dwarves that have been able to enable the betterment of the dwarven race in such a way that they increased the ability of dwarves to keep Yemekar's Balance. Through the ages different groups have had different Paragons and different clans might consider some Paragons to be legitimate while others not. This is the list of the current accepted Paragons by the majority of the public.

Urguan, The Father

Patron: Yemekar

Symbol: The Mountain

Alignment: Lawful Good

Known as the first dwarf and father of all dwarves. He defeated Khorvad with the help of Malin, Krug and Horen. The first dwarven city, Khaz'Urguan was built by him and named after him. Urguan was known for his great honor and respect during war times. This great dwarf showed respect for his enemies and abided by honorable warfare. In return, many of his enemies showed respect in return. Urguan is the greatest dwarf ever known as well as becoming the first paragon.

Yudora, The Mother

Patron: Anbella

Symbol: Runic symbol for Water

Alignment: Neutral Good

Mother of Urguan’s sons, and paragon of Birth. This woman was the first mother of the dwarven kin and the first female dwarf. Some say she was the only person Urguan ever feared, even in all his might and glory. She fought like a beast and drank like a monster. She was the most respected female dwarf of her time.

Gotrek Starbreaker, The Apprentice

Patron: Yemekar

Symbol: A Cracked Anvil

Alignment: Lawful Good

Father of the Starbreakers he was one of the first dwarves Apprenticed to Yemekar, and one of his star pupils, the first to learn the knowledge of Runesmithing, eventually developing the art of Golem Smithing and passing these arts on to his children.

Tungdil Goldhand, The First Merchant

Patron: Armakak

Symbol: A Golden Hand

Alignment: True Neutral

Father of the Goldhands, he was one of the first Dwarves to a build a merchant empire and get rich doing so. It has been said that his bargaining prowess was unmatched and he could get the best deal out of anyone, be he Dwarf or not. Tungdil made his wealth by approaching skilled craftsmen and workers directly, whether it was deep in the mines or in the heat of the forges. He then bought their products in bulk for a reduced price and then would deliver these products to his easily accessible stalls where he sold the goods for a profit. He served as a facilitator and a middleman and made vast amounts of wealth in the process.

Bogrin Grandaxe, Master of the Axe

Patron: Dungrimm

Symbol: A single, double-edged Axe

Alignment: Lawful Good

Father of the Grandaxes, one of the sons of Urguan and the Paragon for the Grandaxes. Bogrin was one of the first Dwarves who fought with an axe and he was known for his fierce aggression on the battlefield. He is also known as the first axe master, what also gave him his name.

Dwain Irongut, Master of Revelry

Patron: Anbella

Symbol: Blue Cup with a Pickaxe

Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Father of the Ironguts, one of the sons of Urguan and the Paragon for the Ironguts. Dwain was passionate about ensuring comfort and safety for his kin. He held luxurious feasts where he would share drinks and spread the grace of Anbella’s hearth. For spreading the principles of the hearth by ensuring a good home for his kin and clan, he was named Paragon of Anbella.

The following three Paragons are known as 'The Three', who defeated Khorvad in Aegis.

Urir Ireheart, Bane of the Undead

Patron: Dungrimm

Symbol: Runic symbol for Fire

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

The destroyer of the undead scourge. Nearing the end of times in Aegis, a group of brave warriors ventured into the Nether to have one final strike against the undead. Urir was of this group, fighting his way into the undead nexus of Drauchriem. At the end of the journey into the nether, Urir reached the legendary Axe of Krug. This was the only thing keeping the undead to this world. Sacrificing everything, Urir grabbed the axe and cast himself into the infernal pit of lava, not knowing if his soul would even pass on to the next. Such a great act of selflessness ascended this dwarf to a godly paragon.

Kjell Ireheart, The Emperor Dragon Slayer

Patron: Dungrimm

Symbol: Golden Lightning Bolt

Alignment: Chaotic Good

The Paragon of Dragon Slaying, Kjell has been dubbed Paragon due to his achievement in slaying the six black Dragons, killing most with the legion, thus far known as the black scaled sons of the evil Daemon Khorvad. Kjell is also renowned for leading the Dwarves into wars against the orcish hordes and the conquering of Alras, which in turn created the first Empire of Urguan, with Kjell as its Emperor.

Valen Grandaxe, The Wordsmith

Patron: Ogradhad

Symbol: A Parchment and Quill

Alignment: Lawful Good

A long-serving lord and chronicler of the dwarven nation for many centuries, Valen was a dwarf who many aspired to live up to. Known for his kindhearted nature and adeptness with words, he served his kin with unending loyalty, acting as a diplomat and tactician during the Great War of Aegis, and later venturing into the nether as one of the three heroes who attempted to challenge the undead scourge. Shortly before his death at the grip of the nether taint, he set about preserving large amounts of dwarven oral tradition and played an important role in forming the Articles of Urguan.

Thorik Grandaxe, King of Kings

Patron: Yemekar

Symbol: A Crown

Alignment: Lawful Good

Thorik was among the most renowned dwarves of his time, famous for founding the Grand Kingdom of Urguan and leading the dwarven race into an era of military and economic dominance. Feared on the battlefield for his prowess in axe mastery, as well as his skills as a tactician, he led the kingdom through the Great War of Aegis, forcing the orcs and their elven allies into a peace treaty. During the numerous conflicts with the Ascended, he paved the way for the dwarves to once again worship the Brathmordakin. Upon his return to his dwarven kin, he redeveloped a new system of leadership that has inspired governance to this day.

Omithiel Strongbrow, The Builder

Patron: Yemekar

Symbol: A Stone Mason's Hammer

Alignment: Neutral Good

Omithiel Strongbrow was famed among his dwarven kin as one of the most diligent and humble rulers in the nation's history. A dwarf who often shied away from conflict unless it was absolutely necessary, he was renowned for his prowess in the art of stonecraft, working tirelessly beneath the reigns of numerous kings until his death. He led a successful reign as Grand King from which he mediated the various conflicting interests of the bickering dwarven clans and defeated the orcish War Uzg as a credible threat to the nation's territory. He was also known as a humble dwarf, descending from low-birth, who never boasted of his exploits, despite there being many. For this, he was considered an exemplary role model for dwarves everywhere.

Hiebe Irongut, The Father of Mages

Patron: Ogradhad

Symbol: A Tome

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Hiebe Irongut, a dwarf of the 1st century, forged the beginnings of the powerful dwarven mages. Through his dedication to the dwarven people he was seen through his constant work as a warrior, advisor, and even as king. His ability as a mage was outright one of the most powerful in terms of fire and water. He taught many students and passed his knowledge and wisdom to many of all races. Hiebe Irongut was a leading figure amongst the dwarven people throughout his over a millennium years of service until finally he passed away during the Third Grand Kingdom of Urguan. Outside of his service to the Kingdom he was known as one of the most skilled Clan Fathers, maintaining the Ironguts position as one of the three most prominent clans with numerous kings.

Thorin Grandaxe, Yemekar's Fist

Patron: Yemekar

Symbol: An Iron Fist

Alignment: Chaotic Good

At the height of his reign, Thorin ruled over the Kingdom of Oren, the Kingdom of Savoie, the Kingdom of Adunia, the Kingdom of Salvus, the Kingdom of Ruska, the Kharajyr and the Pirate's Cove. The mighty dwarf Thorin created the sacred Obsidian Throne on which every dwarvish king since has sat upon. He destroyed the Alpha Dragon of the North and successfully commanded the Legion during his time, never losing any of his battles. During Thorin's reign he filled the bellies of starving dwarves by solving the famine problem. Even so, many people did not like Thorin Grandaxe as their ruler. Vaerhaven rebelled against the Grand Kingdom of Urguan. Though having to crush the Vaerhaven rebellion, he increased the kingdom's coffers and brought the dwarvish religion into the human realms.

Igor Ireheart, The Purifier

Patron: Dungrimm

Symbol: A Hammer and Ice Shard

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Igor Ireheart, son of Paragon Kjell Ireheart. Known as a dedicated Commander in the Legion, as Clan Father of the Stormhammers and as a Lord of the Kingdom of Urguan. When the final battle with Ondnarch drew close, Igor was given the task of meeting him in combat with the Hammer of Barradin as his weapon. Igor lost his life in the immense duel, but also freed the Aengul Wyrvun by defeating Ondnarch, his corrupted form. Igor is often known as "Igor the Purifier."

Indago Stormhammer, The Faithful

Patron: Anbella

Symbol: An Inked Feather

Alignment: Lawful Good

Indago was a dwarf all dwarves could look up to. During his lifetime he boasted many accomplishments including having a personal experience with the Brathmordakin, reforming the Clergy to the functional system we follow today, leading the Grand Kingdom of Urguan successfully through a tumultuous war with Oren, and building the Dwarven capital of Kal’Ithrun where all Dwarves lived in Anthos after Kal’Azgoth was overtaken by Ondnarch. Despite his many successes, Indago remained a humble and friendly Dwarf, always willing to put his own interests aside for the interests of others. For these reasons and many more it is only appropriate that Indago be recognized as a Paragon, a light for all dwarves to follow.

Bjor Cottonwood, the Reformer

Patron: Anbella

Symbol: A Carrot

Alignment: Neutral Good

Bjor Cottonwood was an inspired young forest dwarf whose work was dedicated to making a new home for the forest dwarves that would lead to their first consistently prominent age. He united the forest clans in their new home of Hefrumm and created a community in dedication to Anbella, and led it until his untimely sacrifice to save his kinsmen from the Alar.

Hogarth Irongut, the Prophet

Patron: Belka

Symbol: A Burning Heart

Alignment: Lawful Good

Hogarth Irongut had walked the very same halls of the progenitors of the clans, and spread the wisdom and love earned there across the continents. An ancient dwed born in late Aegis, he had spent centuries in service to his people across several positions. At a younger age, he served politically, acting as Lord Regent thrice, bringing order to chaotic times in the dwarves. Once did he sit upon the hallowed Obsidian Throne himself, leading a successful and modest reign. With a longer beard did he turn to the faith, and led da Kirkja Dverga in its most successful age to date, grand shrines being forged for each host of Khaz’A’Dentrumm, beardlings flocking to join the ranks of the clergy. For his unaging passion across centuries for the dwedmar and Brathmordakin, Hogarth Irongut is recognized as the Prophet, Paragon of Belka.