Taerngheim
Taerngheim The Great, King of the Valngheim
Divine Domains
Valngheim
Holy Books & Codes
Meinig Laoch
Holidays
The Contest of Taerngheim, a tournament occuring every 5 years, where the winner is declared "Champion of the Valngheim".
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Large and strong, even for a Valngheim, with unnatural stamina and physical capability.
Body Features
His body has a variety of dark blue tattoos making him appear as though lightning flows through his veins.
Facial Features
Thick black beard, multiple scars.
Identifying Characteristics
Blue steely eyes, tall, built, very confident.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Born illegally in Zahgrim and deported at a very young age, Taerngheim grew up being persecuted. He was first born of mixed blood Arkgen/Arbhen, a new race (Valngheim). Taerngheim was raised outside Zahgrim in the Mhalstag Mountains, before his family and kin were discovered by the Arkgen and forced to flee to the Frjanhel Mountains (at age 11). His parents died 15 years after they fled the Mhalstag Mountains, and being the oldest, Taerngheim took up the role as leader of this new, young people (age 26). He established them as their own people the Valngheim, and they named their first city Kaorsdhalg (later Aildenbrogh). He helped build up and strengthen his village before leaving in 1636 to study (at age 47). He first studied in Reunified Arsentil until 1639, when he left and studied in Zahgrim until 1641 (at age 52). Zahgrim officials noticed Taerngheim stood out and had a spy follow him right back to his village. The Zahgrim were now informed that the mixed blood "abominations" they had chased out and assumed dead, were indeed alive. Zahgrim sent a small army to enslave or slaughter the Valngheim. Upon reaching the city, the Zahgrim requested Taerngheim and his people submit to servitude or to death, in response Taerngheim famously proclaimed, "As the Valngheim shall never live a single day in shackles, prepare yourselves for the cold of my blade.” Taerngheim then proceeded to stand at the gates with an army of 600 against an army of 5000. This became known as The First Siege of Aildenbrogh. Taerngheim wielded a unique long-sword forged specifically for a man his size, titled "Claimoare" in battle and fought with vicious, unceasing savageness and brutality, seeming never to succumb to fatigue. The Arkgen charged through the gates, a chokepoint, thrice, resting in-between each engagement as they could not maintain the same pace as their opponents or push the Valngheim back, despite immense pressure. After the third charge, the exhausted remains of the Arkgen army somberly returned home, leaving around 100 men too fatigued for the journey. At the end of the ordeal, 3800 Arkgen lay dead, and the 100 exhausted men they left behind were executed, while only 76 Valngheim were slain. Zahgrim then ceased to view the submission or destruction of the Valngheim as a priority. Upon hearing this Taerngheim shouted "They lack the strength to stand against us, and so would rather claim we are insignifigant, to sooth their minds of this act of cowardice!" After this, Taerngheim led his people it the formation of a well established nation that was at peace for many years. The period of peace was ended however during the great winter of 1705, when a great dragon, Stormborn, led his brethren into the Frjanhel Mountains. They consumed whole flocks of livestock, entertained by the weakness of the flocks' protectors, the Valngheim. The Valngheim struggled to get by and Taerngheim was enraged by these beasts who thought themselves superior, and caused his people great pain. He ventured out into the mountains, and climbed Stormborn peak (named for the event that transpired there). On this peak Taerngheim shouted curses at the prideful beast, challenging him to combat, his powerful voice echoing throughout the mountains. Stormborn heard these calls, and took great offense to what he heard, most of all the challenge. Stormborn was filled with rage a took off to consume his puny challenger, his brethren followed, eager to observe a test of their king's prowess. Stormborn was slain upon that peak, as Claimoare was thrust with great strength through his scales, his hide, and his heart. The other dragons, terrified at the sight of a real challenge fled north, and have not been seen since (age 116). Taerngheim ruled his nation well for the rest of his years. In 1901 he declared to his people that his time had come. He gifted the Meinig Laoch to his people, and left with his famed sword for the wilderness of the Frjanhel Mountains, from where he never returned. (age 312).
Education
Well versed in combat strategy and tactics. Expert combatant and leader.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Created a prosperous nation of skilled fighters, with an independent and free people. Led his people to victory in the First Siege of Aildenbrogh. Defeated Stormborn, dragon king.
Intellectual Characteristics
Born leader, very charismatic and very good at problem solving and adapting to setbacks.
Morality & Philosophy
Earned a hatred of the Arkgen after his first combat experience, would do anything for his people.
Personality Characteristics
Likes & Dislikes
Loves to fight, hates Arkgen, lies, and disloyalty.
Virtues & Personality perks
Ruthlessly savage and skilled fighter, and leader.
Social
Social Aptitude
Very confident and charismatic, great at public speaking.
Speech
Curses more than he should, would be considered offensive speech in front of other leaders.
Divine Classification
Deity
Religions
Current Location
Ethnicity
Church/Cult
Life
1589 M.Y.
1901 M.Y.
Circumstances of Birth
Father was Arbhen, Mother was Arkgen, born illegally in the kindom of Zahgrim, Mhalstag Mtns.
Birthplace
Mhalstag Mountains, exact location unknown.
Children
Gender
Male
Eyes
Dark blue steely eyes
Hair
Long, wavy, raven black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale
Height
6'8"
Weight
330lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
"As Valngheim shall never live a single day in shackles or a cage, prepare yourself for the cold of my blade.”
Aligned Organization
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