Starbreaker
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The Starbreaker Clan is an Elder Clan of cave dwarves formed by one of the sons of Urguan; Gotrek Starbreaker in the early days. The Clan is best known for discovering Golemancy, Runesmithing, and for their smithing ability. While the Goldhands may favor there gold amd wealth and Ironguts, there magic, the Starbreakers are the greatest of craftsmen out of all the dwarven clans.
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History
The Starbreaker Clan has been around since Aegis, and was present in the Grand Kingdom of Urguan and is currently in the Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah. Known for its smithing, Golemancy and mining it is one of the oldest and longest standing clans of the dwedmar.
Aegis
The clan bears there name from their founder Gotrek Starbreaker, arguably the greatest smith of his age, capable of creating works of craftmanship still used today by his descendants. Gotrek upon the coming of his age founded his own hold deep within the mountains, this hold would be known as Kazad Rikkaz the Starbreaker hold. Here he brought his wife and there they made two sons Skalf Starbreaker and Haggar Starbreaker. As days came to past so did the skill of the two sons become great, like their father they were renowned smiths, capable of producing the best quality blades in all of Aegis. It wasnt long before they themselves made sons of their own and their sons their own children, and so the Starbreakers grew and grew. As his line prospered and his hold lay secure, his descendants fruitful and frantic he died peacefully and happily, and on that day the stars shined dimmer for it for the world had indeed lost a great dwarf. But his two sons carried on his legacy, Haggar though for unknown reasons made his own clan known as the Silverfingers and they to laid within Kazad-Rikkaz. And so it came to pass that these two clans would carry on their ways. Eldest of the two sons birthed a son known as Arbek, in his time as a beardling he was taught by the elders of his clan the heritage of which he came from, the arts of smithing and rune magic that they knew in the days of old. Taught was he in the arts of warfare, truly showing the ferocity that his grandfather did in ages past. Shortly after his birth the youngest of the two sons Haggar would adopt a forest dwarf named Hashut and like his brother in arms Arbek he would be taught all that the two clans could offer them. And so the hold of Kazad Rikaz were filled with mighty smiths and powerful rune carvers, as the two heirs to their respected clans passed their trials and became fully grown dwarfs. But the peace wasnt meant to be, for slowly the stars glowed dimmer as rumors of undead hordes came to the Starbreaker Hold. And so the watchful nights began, then one day the hold lay sieged by a necromancer.A massive assault of undead lead by an unknown figure cloacked in black laid seige on the citadel. As the cities natural defenses and walls gave an advantage to the dwarves, the dwarves were presumed safe. Until the unthinkable happened; Hashut adopted cousin of Arbek and son of Haggar opened the great gate letting in a tide of undead pour into the citadel. It was believed that the cloacked figure with dark magic whispered corruption in his ear. The clans of Gotreks line fought valiantly against the undead, as Arbek saw Hashut he rushed to battle him. Hashut and Arbek fought a long battle whilst axe and shield spear and sword clashed around them. At last Arbek drove his warpick into Hashuts skull killing him with a fatal blow. As the dwarves fought on valiantly more and more undead poured through and (presumably) outnumbered the dwed. Moments after his victory over Hashut Arbek was knocked unconscious. As he woke and looked over the dead he wept tears at the sight of both his father and uncle lay lifeless on the ground, for Hashut had murdered them before their battle. An both silverfinger and starbreaker clans perished in the battle all members killed. This sad and tragic event ended a generation of starbreakers and is a constant reminder to be wary and be ready for anything.
Asulon
Though many do not recall what ever happened during this period in Starbreaker history it is known that Lord Arbek went missing whilst on a journey to visit his daughter Karvia. After this time many of the dwarves would leave, disappear and or perish from many fates, and so because of this the Starbreakers faded into history until the twin brother of Lord Arbek returned. Shocked to see the clan fading and many of its members gone, he decides that the Starbreakers wouldnt make a successful recovery at this time instead choosing to wait. As the long years past by the nameless twin brother of Lord Arbek was right to hold on the revival of his clan. For dark times approached and soon the great escape of Asulon came and so did the last descendant of Gotrek's line went with the other dwarfs.
Anthos
As the dwarfs sailed to Anthos so did Kazraden Starbreaker twin brother of Arbek Starbreaker but he went missing. However before he disappeared Kazraden birthed a son who would become one of the greatest Starbreakers to have ever lived.
Yet a figure appears upon the doorsteps of the Dwarven Hold in these new lands, unmistakably this figure is the son of Kazraden Starbreaker. He holds himself proudly but yet with a deep grief easily seen upon his figure. Koryk son of Kazraden lives on, no known family but the names of the dead in a book to call his own. Koryk still strives on, determined to not let his family name be lost in a book in the same fashion as his family members have.
Vailor
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Axios
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Atlas
After years of inactivity, the Starbreaker clan was brought back to life by Crevin Starbreaker in the Kaz'Ulrah capital city of Kal'Tarak. Here Crevin set about making a Clan Hall and gathering his kin which was spread out across the entire world. Now with Crevin on vacation the mantle passed over to Kikere who became clan mother. With there clan hall finally built in Kaz Ulrah, Kikere Starbreaker was set to learning golemancy from an irongut. But the irongut never came back, and soon she left the clan though for unknown reasons, and so the Mantle went to Kazrin Starbreaker. With Crevin, Kikere and Mafraedon gone Kazrin was left with almost nothing but a clan hall. Many long years passed as Kazrin was the only cave dwarf to carry the name. Until out of the blue he found a few cave dwarfs, the first was Yunmat a cave dwarf of distant relations who was raised in the northern deserts of Atlas. The second was Darin Starbreaker, an older dwarf who had not been seen in many decades. The 4th was a legendary Starbreaker last of his generation. Dangren Starbreaker the last golemancer of the clan. With many members of his clan returning to Kaz'Ulrah, Kazrin became invigorated. Dangren would teach Kazrin golemancy
Appearance
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The typical Starbreaker has gray skin due to being a cave dwarf clan. In youth their hair is of any color, but as they grow old their hair begins to turn white. They usually have long beards that are either braided or adorned with some material. Due to their skin color being black and eye color ranging from orange to yellow and being the best in smithing compared to the other dwarven clans, they can often be mistaken as dark dwarves. The attire of a Starbreaker is largely dependent upon the trade(s) or profession(s) they pursue, albeit armor is often seen on a Starbreaker.
Notable Members
Notable members of the Starbreaker clan include:
Farren Starbreaker A world renowned Golemancer of his time, it was he that re-discovered Golemancy once more introducing it to the world. For his actions Golems and golemancers alike populate the realms of the descendants once more. He was also known as being a pivotal role in the founding of the second grand kingdom of Urguan, also becoming a famous and wise lord making him respected to not only magic users but also other clans.
Crevin Starbreaker Known as the last Starbreaker, Crevin was the last known living descendant during the times in Late Axios to early Atlas. In this time he managed to hold on to Starbreaker traditions becoming a master smith in his own right and reviving the clan into a much more healthier state, with new members and old ones returning to help revive the clan with him.
