Warhorn Khorven Bloodhoof
Marshal of Barrowedge; Honorary Shield of the Anvilguard Khorven Barrowedge (a.k.a. Warhorn of Barrowedge)
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Extremely fit; strength and endurance at near-peak despite age. Minor limp in left leg from old wound.
Identifying Characteristics
A notched right horn, broken during exile duel. Scar from shoulder to mid-back.
Physical quirks
Snorts softly when irritated or amused; sometimes taps his hooves impatiently when thinking.
Special abilities
Exceptional battlefield command ability — able to coordinate fighters almost instinctively.
Minor talent for "earth-sensing" — a gut feeling for structural weaknesses, learned from blacksmithing and siege defense.
Apparel & Accessories
Wears a reinforced blacksmith's apron over chainmail during public appearances; ceremonial warhorn across back.
Specialized Equipment
Warhorn of Stonepact: A carved horn that, when sounded, rallies militia across Barrowedge.
Heavy warhammer etched with old herd symbols.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Raised among the nomadic Bloodhoof herd, Khorven was exiled after challenging his aging chieftain's decision to migrate. He wandered for years before finding purpose in Lustrum, helping to build Barrowedge as a refuge for the city's displaced and disenfranchised.
Education
Informally taught tactics and history by war-sages of his herd; self-educated later in logistics, governance, and urban defense.
Employment
Former caravan guard, pit fighter, blacksmith's apprentice; now full-time leader and magistrate of Barrowedge.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Led the defense during the 872 Border Riots; against his former herd.
Established the "Stonepact" — a local militia code for Barrowedge residents.
Brokered fragile peace between gang factions through sheer force of reputation.
Failures & Embarrassments
Banished from Bloodhoof Herd at 18.
Failed to prevent the Night Cinder Massacre (an arson attack on a Barrowedge district in 875).
Mental Trauma
Night terrors linked to early exile and memories of the Night Cinder Massacre.
Intellectual Characteristics
Strategic thinker with a practical mind; wary of lofty ideals without tangible action.
Morality & Philosophy
"Strength is not domination. Strength is bearing the weight others cannot." Values community, loyalty, and decisive action over speeches.
Taboos
Detests betrayal and oath-breaking; refuses to accept leadership through deception.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Protect Barrowedge’s independence; ensure that no one, not even Lustrum’s high houses, crushes the spirit of its people.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Savvy: Street-level politics, battle tactics, siege planning.
Ineptitude: Courtly diplomacy, academic magic, high-society etiquette.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: Forge fires, stonework, loyalty, stormy nights.
Dislikes: Cowardice, politicians with "soft hands," wasteful excess.
Virtues & Personality perks
Steadfast, pragmatic, protective.
Vices & Personality flaws
Overly suspicious, stubborn, prone to violent outbursts when deeply betrayed.
Personality Quirks
Carves small stone figures for children in the market on rest days; dislikes wearing helmets.
Hygiene
Pragmatically clean; insists on daily hoof and horn maintenance but otherwise not concerned with appearance.
Social
Family Ties
Estranged from Bloodhoof Herd; symbolic “father” to many orphans and foundlings of Barrowedge.
Social Aptitude
Rough but charismatic; speaks plainly, inspiring fierce loyalty among common folk. Intimidating to outsiders.
Mannerisms
- Slow nodding when listening.
- Crosses arms when assessing strangers.
- Often grips the haft of his hammer during tense negotiations.
Speech
Gravelly voice, clipped sentences; favors straightforward words over flowery language. Has a booming shout when giving commands.
Wealth & Financial state
Moderate personal wealth; reinvests most into Barrowedge infrastructure.
Current Status
Secure Barrowedge's within Lustrum Metropolis by enforcing local law and protecting its working-class pride; preparing defenses against possible incursions from criminal syndicates.
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Marshal of Barrowedge, Honorary Shield of the Anvilguard
Age
46
Date of Birth
6th Mortisfall
Circumstances of Birth
Born under a rare blood-red eclipse, believed by his herd to be a sign of greatness or doom. Named "Khorven," meaning "Burden" in Old Minotauric.
Birthplace
Kharog's Spine; near the mountains surrounding the gargantuan pinnacle
Children
Current Residence
Stoneforge Hall, Barrowedge's council and communal hearth.
Sex
Male
Eyes
Deep bronze with faint red streaks around the pupils, intense and unblinking.
Hair
Thick black mane braided with copper rings; beard heavy and woven into three distinct cords.
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Rough, leathery hide, dark umber in tone, marked with pale scars across chest and arms.
Height
8'4"
Weight
662lbs
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