The Climb of Black Iron
"Ven Tjorm returned from atop the peak of the mountain, he vas'... different. It twas as eef' Tjorm vent up the mountain and never came back down. And, eenstead', something vastly more powerful, might I say divine, returned. His presence varned' me. This man dat' stood before me, could move the very mountain ve stood on. In fact, this vas' no man at all... anymore that is." -Peter, Black Iron Mountain Guide
Summary
As it goes, a man that climbs to the very tallest peak of the Black Iron Mountains will see a lake hundreds of feet below them. If a man were to jump into the lake, they will gain the power they require to achieve their greatest goal. Tjorm, the Stormbringer, is the only man to have made the climb. It is said that the power he gained from the climb granted him the power to destroy anything in his path if he chose to. His strength, durability, and speed became immeasurable. It is said that it enabled him to force his own ascension.
Historical Basis
There is not much historical reference to go off of. No one literally saw Tjorm climb to the very peak. Besides Peter, no one even begin the climb up the mountain. The climb it self is perilous, to survive such a climb would be virtually impossible by a man of normal disposition. The only thing that is certain is that Tjorm was vastly more powerful when he returned from the climb.
Spread
All the Iron Realms know of the climb. Tjorm's power and his influence was spread all across the Iron Realms, as such it was only natural that the story behind his power spread as well.
Variations & Mutation
There is only one telling of the story, Tjorm's telling. No one dare speak otherwise, or they risk the wrath of Tjorm, a scenario most would rather avoid.
Cultural Reception
The legend is strangely perceived by the different cultures. Most see it as a sort of metaphor for ambition and determination. "If you seek great ambition, one day you may end up at the peak of the Black Iron, but you can only climb the mountain through great perseverance and determination."
In Literature
Tjorm's climb appears in most collections of myths, legends, heroic feats and so forth. The act of climbing the mountain itself is something that appears often in music as well as performance.
In Art
Paintings of Tjorm's climb specifically are represented quite often. Usually his literal climb, or him at the top, looking upon the lake before diving in.
Date of First Recording
-30 Age of Leviathans
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