Argan Thronemaker

Son of Meldrus

The Dwarven emperor of the first kingdom supposedly created by Meldrus himself.

Physical Description

Apparel & Accessories

Argan's people created a crown of Dragon fangs one from each of the Dragon Brood's following the fall of their empire. As well as a cloak of Red Dragonscales lined with Mithral.

Specialized Equipment

Argan's first weapon, Stormwarden was enchanted to explode with lightning on occasion, granting the Thronemaker unexpected advantage during combat. After Stormwarden was lost the the Giant's Argan was gifted Warsong from the Brightforge clan. Warsong was forged of adamantite and mithral, enchanted to emit a deafening roar of Dwarven outrage. every swing of the weapon sung a verse of the Dwarve's many songs of war against the Dragons and now the Giants.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Most of the information surrounding Argan Thronemaker is steeped in Dwarven mythology, as he has direct dealings with the Dwarven Gods. From the stories, Argan is supposedly the first Mortal Dwarf forged by Meldrus and the other Gods who then instructed him to create the rest of Dwarfkind. Many times Argan would return to the celestial mountain where he alone would converse with his father Meldrus and the other Dwarven Gods. through this, Argan molded the first Dwarven Kingdom to safeguard the mountains and combat the Dragon threat as well as keep watchful eyes on the Giants whom Meldrus did not trust. The first Dwarves were ageless, and so Argan ruled his people for centuries until they finally brought the Draconic empire low only to be betrayed by the Giants. Argan's son Dworulim was captured during the initial betrayal as well as many other of Argan's closest friends who would live as slaves for many years. During Argan's retreat from the first battle with the Giants his legendary axe Stormwarden was lost, to be claimed by the Giant King. from one war to the next, Argan and his rule were steeped in the blood of Dragons and Giants. the Clan of Brightforge crafted a new weapon for Argan named Warsong that would sing the song of betrayal and vengeance the Dwarves would inflict upon the Giants. Argan and the Dwarves struggled to combat the Giants, who knew their strategies well during the Dragon Wars. Forced to dig deeper into the mountains to survive the Giant forces each battle against the Giantkin was costly even in victory. Argan used his Gnome Wizards and their understanding of Draconian magics to teleport strike forces behind Giantkin lines and create instantations flanking and ambush positions. this new strategy worked for a time, until the Giant's laid a trap of their own within the city of Jotar'lai. here the city was destroyed by unleashing several powerful Elementals trapped by the Giants, slaying Argan and leaving his Daughter Kabrinelyn in command of the Empire. Argan's death shook the Empire and led many to believe they could not win without the Son of Meldrus himself. Kabrinelyn was convinced by one of her advisors, who was later to be revealed as the Nameless Black Dragon, to sacrifice their Agelessness to curse the Giants. while reluctant at first, Kabrinelyn was swayed when the Nameless Black told her the Giant's would be decimated but the slaves and stolen treasures of her people would be unharmed. After the Ritual, Kabrinelyn led her forces through the abandonded cities of the Giant's reclaiming stolen treasures and freeing the slaves captured including her brother Dworulim. Dworulim returned to the Empire only for a short time, before leading many Dwarves on a crusade to hunt the surviving giants to reclaim Stormwarden and reclaim his lost honor.

Education

Argan was supposedly tutored by each of the Dwarven Gods in crafts such as smithing, diplomacy, war, and so on.

Employment

Argan served as the first head of the Empire, and his line remained unbroken until Long Night. While many of Argan's deeds are debated as mythological fables, his existence was never questioned, nor his stature among his people.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Argan forged his people a great empire under the mountains where the Red Dragon's were defeated in their first wars.

Failures & Embarrassments

Argan, despite warnings from Meldrus, did not foresee the betrayal of the Giants and was caught unaware's as they ambushed the Dwarves enslaving his son and leading to another prolonged war.

Mental Trauma

Argan's bitterness at the Giant's betrayal made him slow to trust other outsiders, his abrasive nature led to many minor conflicts with the Elves, though they were short lived.

Intellectual Characteristics

Argan was an innovator of military strategy, underground tunnel ambushes and outflanking, many of which are still used today.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Argan sought to honor his Gods, and bring prosperity to his people with great deeds worthy of song. forging an Empire that would last for generations.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Argan was excellent at warfare, and inspiring troops but a poor diplomat, which caused the Elves to refuse assistance during their war with the Giants.

Alignment

Lawful Good

Species

Dwarves

Ethnicity

Argantian Dwarves

Quotes & Catchphrases

"we are born of the deepest stones of the mountain, and like them we are unyielding. We shall not break our oaths, and not forgive those who do." Argan soon after the Giant's betrayal.