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| − | Fimlin remained both Clan Father and a Lord in the Grand Kingdom until the removal of Grand King [[Midgor Ireheart]] in [[Athera]], where he ran for the position himself and won the election with a clear majority. His initial reign was during a time of stagnation, the Legion was falling into disorganization and the economy was extremely vulnerable with a handful of wealthy dwarves owning more than the Grand Kingdom's vault. However he did lead the expedition into the Kal'Varak, and later to the Hall of Urguan where Iblees and the Undead were released back into the world. With the rise of the Undead Fimlin was | + | Fimlin remained both Clan Father and a Lord in the Grand Kingdom until the removal of Grand King [[Midgor Ireheart]] in [[Athera]], where he ran for the position himself and won the election with a clear majority. His initial reign was during a time of stagnation, the Legion was falling into disorganization and the economy was extremely vulnerable with a handful of wealthy dwarves owning more than the Grand Kingdom's vault. However he did lead the expedition into the Kal'Varak, and later to the Hall of Urguan where Iblees and the Undead were released back into the world. With the rise of the Undead Fimlin prepared the realm for the coming war when a rebellion staged by Dared Starbreaker destabilized the Grand Kingdom and brought more numbers to the side of the Undead. The Ironborn clan, thought to have been long dead also joined up with the Starbreakers and Undead in an invasion forced aimed at Urguan's capital; [[Kal'Agnar]]. Despite the defenses constructed bracing for the attack, the Ironborn invasion was successful and Fimlin lead the Grand Kingdom to the Irongut hold of Hiebenhall where they could regain their strength. This was accomplished by consolidating the remaining dwarves in Hiebenhall while also reaching out to the Emperor of Oren, who pledged his support in the battle. When Urguan's army was ready they marched on Kal'Agnar and retook it from the Ironborn with little casualties. |
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| + | The capital Kal'Agnar had been devastated by the two battles, which prompted Fimlin to draw up plans for a new city; [[Kal'Karaad]] and appointed [[Balek Irongut]] as his chief architect. The city was nearly complete when the Thanes Council decided that Fimlin's reign was unworthy and voted him out of the Grand King's office, for which Fimlin respectfully stepped down. | ||
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| + | == Grandaxe Exodus == | ||
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| + | In the years following the removal of Fimlin there was much tension between the Grandaxe clan (lead by Fili Grandaxe) and the Grand Kingdom. Much of this tension went away with the rise of [[Zahrer Irongrinder]] to Grand Kingship. This did not stop tension between the Thane's Council and the clan from building up. Thus, when Zahrer reformed the old Lord's Council, the Grandaxes were left out of the positions, and the clan fell under discrimination by the council. The situation erupted with the supposed murder of an elf by Jorik Grandaxe, giving the Lords a reason to banish the clan from Urguan. Zahrer refused however, and was voted out of Grand Kingship himself. The Grandaxes had been alerted to the events that unfolded, and before the Lords could act the clan fled the capital for their northern hold [[Kal'Bogrin]]. During this time Fimlin actively supported his brother Fili Grandaxe as clan father and assisted in the matters concerning their exile and later reuniting with the Grand Kingdom. It was also during this time when the Kingdom of Oren attacked the dwarven holds in the north, thus Fimlin dutifully fought in the war and provided his assistance to Grand King Balek Irongut in matters of defense and diplomacy. When the war ended, Urguan had been thrown out of Northern Athera, and so Fimlin built Kal'Eknar in the foothills of the capital. | ||
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| + | Not long after another war came to Urguan, this time against the Orcs. Initially the dwarves fought poorly however the tide turned after numerous raids and the successful defense of Kal'Eknar from an invasion, bringing the war to a close. Shortly before the move to Vailor, the Grandaxes joined the Mountain Alliance between the Ireheart, Frostbeard, and Grandaxe clans. | ||
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| + | The Grand Kingdom on the Isles of Vailor was situated in the far western part of the world, however there was a large island in the middle of the sea between them and the Empire of Oren. Grand King Balek Irongut decided to send the Adunians; allies of Urguan, to secure the island. However this did not work quite as planned, and additional population was needed to truly secure the island. Fimlin, now clan father volunteered the Grandaxe Clan to set up a hold on the island. Balek accepted and the Grandaxes founded the hold of [[Kal'Valen]] and named the island 'Avar'. Fimlin was given the title 'Jarl of Avar' and used it to maintain control over the island and further the alliance with the Adunians. He also granted the castle of Jarnstrand to his longtime friend Zahrer Irongrinder to help fortify the island from attacks, which would prove useful later. | ||
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| + | Balek Irongut's reign was ended suddenly after he disappeared into the sea, giving way to a heated election between Skippy Irongut and Verthaik Frostbeard. Fimlin was reluctant to put his faith in Verthaik, but was ultimately against him after he refused to renew the Mountain Alliance. Fimlin gave his support and much of the clan's to Skippy who after a close count won the election. Verthaik was enraged by the outcome and refused to accept Skippy's rule, rebelling from Urguan and naming himself "the Mountain Monarch". Without question Fimlin pledged his support to Skippy and the Grand Kingdom in addition to all the other clans excluding the Frostbeards. What would be known as the First Frostbeard Rebellion was short lived though as they were defeated and Verthaik slain in the Battle of the Melting Frost. | ||
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Overview
Fimlin Grandaxe is an elder dwarf who has experienced much of the trials and tribulations of the Dwarves and has a record of service in the Grand Kingdom of Urguan for many years. Fimlin once served as Grand King in Urguan, however he is most known for his long-time leadership in the Grandaxe Clan which he had devoted much of his effort towards building up and maintaining. Fimlin's current whereabouts are unknown, as he fled the Grand Kingdom after forfeiting the title of Clan Lord of the Grandaxes shortly before the fall of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan.
Early Career
Fimlin Grandaxe joined the Dwarven Legion during the reign of Grand King Thorin Grandaxe in Anthos while the capital was Kal'Azgoth. He fought in Thorin's War(or the First Urguan-Oren War) against the Holy Orenian Empire as a Stoneguard in the Legion, and by the time the war ended and the Grand Kingdom moved to Kal'Ithrun Fimlin had attained the rank of Ironbreaker and was a reliable Legionnaire. Shortly after Fimlin fought in the Ithrun War, better known as the "Trench Wars" and was also present during the war against Ondnarch. Following the two wars, Fimlin earned the position of High Remembrancer and was later a Lord of the Grand Kingdom, becoming an essential player in running the Grand Kingdom.
Clan Father of the Grandaxes
During Anthos Fimlin had a central role in reviving the Grandaxe Clan from near ruin with his brother Fili Grandaxe, however he did not gain the title Clan Father until the Grand Kingdom moved to The Fringe and built the city of Kal'Arkon. While Clan Father, Fimlin devoted the majority of his time towards recovering members of the clan and building up the clan's wealth. Simultaneously he attended to his role as a Lord and also brought his clan to fight in the Dwarven Legion during the Zion War and later the Exterminatus War.
Grand King
Fimlin remained both Clan Father and a Lord in the Grand Kingdom until the removal of Grand King Midgor Ireheart in Athera, where he ran for the position himself and won the election with a clear majority. His initial reign was during a time of stagnation, the Legion was falling into disorganization and the economy was extremely vulnerable with a handful of wealthy dwarves owning more than the Grand Kingdom's vault. However he did lead the expedition into the Kal'Varak, and later to the Hall of Urguan where Iblees and the Undead were released back into the world. With the rise of the Undead Fimlin prepared the realm for the coming war when a rebellion staged by Dared Starbreaker destabilized the Grand Kingdom and brought more numbers to the side of the Undead. The Ironborn clan, thought to have been long dead also joined up with the Starbreakers and Undead in an invasion forced aimed at Urguan's capital; Kal'Agnar. Despite the defenses constructed bracing for the attack, the Ironborn invasion was successful and Fimlin lead the Grand Kingdom to the Irongut hold of Hiebenhall where they could regain their strength. This was accomplished by consolidating the remaining dwarves in Hiebenhall while also reaching out to the Emperor of Oren, who pledged his support in the battle. When Urguan's army was ready they marched on Kal'Agnar and retook it from the Ironborn with little casualties.
The capital Kal'Agnar had been devastated by the two battles, which prompted Fimlin to draw up plans for a new city; Kal'Karaad and appointed Balek Irongut as his chief architect. The city was nearly complete when the Thanes Council decided that Fimlin's reign was unworthy and voted him out of the Grand King's office, for which Fimlin respectfully stepped down.
Grandaxe Exodus
In the years following the removal of Fimlin there was much tension between the Grandaxe clan (lead by Fili Grandaxe) and the Grand Kingdom. Much of this tension went away with the rise of Zahrer Irongrinder to Grand Kingship. This did not stop tension between the Thane's Council and the clan from building up. Thus, when Zahrer reformed the old Lord's Council, the Grandaxes were left out of the positions, and the clan fell under discrimination by the council. The situation erupted with the supposed murder of an elf by Jorik Grandaxe, giving the Lords a reason to banish the clan from Urguan. Zahrer refused however, and was voted out of Grand Kingship himself. The Grandaxes had been alerted to the events that unfolded, and before the Lords could act the clan fled the capital for their northern hold Kal'Bogrin. During this time Fimlin actively supported his brother Fili Grandaxe as clan father and assisted in the matters concerning their exile and later reuniting with the Grand Kingdom. It was also during this time when the Kingdom of Oren attacked the dwarven holds in the north, thus Fimlin dutifully fought in the war and provided his assistance to Grand King Balek Irongut in matters of defense and diplomacy. When the war ended, Urguan had been thrown out of Northern Athera, and so Fimlin built Kal'Eknar in the foothills of the capital.
Not long after another war came to Urguan, this time against the Orcs. Initially the dwarves fought poorly however the tide turned after numerous raids and the successful defense of Kal'Eknar from an invasion, bringing the war to a close. Shortly before the move to Vailor, the Grandaxes joined the Mountain Alliance between the Ireheart, Frostbeard, and Grandaxe clans.
Jarl of Avar
The Grand Kingdom on the Isles of Vailor was situated in the far western part of the world, however there was a large island in the middle of the sea between them and the Empire of Oren. Grand King Balek Irongut decided to send the Adunians; allies of Urguan, to secure the island. However this did not work quite as planned, and additional population was needed to truly secure the island. Fimlin, now clan father volunteered the Grandaxe Clan to set up a hold on the island. Balek accepted and the Grandaxes founded the hold of Kal'Valen and named the island 'Avar'. Fimlin was given the title 'Jarl of Avar' and used it to maintain control over the island and further the alliance with the Adunians. He also granted the castle of Jarnstrand to his longtime friend Zahrer Irongrinder to help fortify the island from attacks, which would prove useful later.
Balek Irongut's reign was ended suddenly after he disappeared into the sea, giving way to a heated election between Skippy Irongut and Verthaik Frostbeard. Fimlin was reluctant to put his faith in Verthaik, but was ultimately against him after he refused to renew the Mountain Alliance. Fimlin gave his support and much of the clan's to Skippy who after a close count won the election. Verthaik was enraged by the outcome and refused to accept Skippy's rule, rebelling from Urguan and naming himself "the Mountain Monarch". Without question Fimlin pledged his support to Skippy and the Grand Kingdom in addition to all the other clans excluding the Frostbeards. What would be known as the First Frostbeard Rebellion was short lived though as they were defeated and Verthaik slain in the Battle of the Melting Frost.
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