Joinable

Player characters who join or are affiliated with this faction have an above average knowledge of dwarves, weapons, armor and demons.

Description

Being home to many deep mines and sweltering forges, Ironhold soon became a premiere place for craftsmen to ply their trades. Being dwarf or any other race, smiths from all over Kildar came to call Ironhold their home. This eventually made Ironhold a rich trading hub in the west, but the riches did not only attract merchants. When demons invaded the mines below Ironhold, its people banded together behind the banner of Ironhold.

Though not able to stem the tide, Sevetar and his followers were at least able to forge an equilibrium where neither side was making any gains of notable significance. It was not until The Eldrich Inquisition joined the fray at the side of Ironhold that the tides turned. With the promise of significant support and a steady supply of arms and armours to the Inquisition in the future, the Ironhold and Inquisition forces managed to close the hell portal in the deepest depths of the mines.

These days, most of the mines are back under the control of Ironhold, the debt of gratitude to The Eldrich Inquisition is still being repaid in steel and blood. Due to his heroism Sevetar and his followers were granted a full fledged chapter in the Inquisition. The Ironhold chapter is able to create and develop armaments at a much higher rate and volume. Even though most of these creations end up bolstering the forces of the Inquisition and Ironhold itself, those items that reach the hands of those outside Ironhold and the Inquisition become priced possessions due to their durabillity and quality.

Members of the Ironhold chapter now serve the Inquisition and the rest of Kildar as smiths and demonhunters.

Goals, Aspirations & Fears

The Ironhold Chapter prides itself for making the finest arms and armours in Kildar, the craftsmen always seek to better their craft and skills.

The ultimate goal for the Ironhold Chapter is to rid the mines beneath their hold of the demonic forces and reclaim the riches and lost secrets they contain. Some members of the chapter wish to get rid of The Eldritch Inquisition oversight they are now subjected to.

Structure & people

Sevetar Mason in the Chaptermaster of the Ironhold Chapter, beneath him are several Lairds, Thanes en Yeomen all hailing from Ironhold or elected from within the ranks of the Eldritch Inquistion.

The Ironhold Chapter opperates from The Mason forge works in Ironhold.

Leader

Sevetar Mason

Notable members

Siegrid Ironfoundersdottir: One of the Forge Masters of The Mason forge works. A brilliant smith willing to undertake grueling risks to obtain the best materials for her craft. The subject of the kidnapping plot known as the Redwood Affair;
Anton Brightskies: A warrior fighting under the Ironhold Chapter banner. He and his horse Sugarcube can often be found braving the dark caves and mines under the city. Though not willing to take as many risks as Siegrid Ironfoundersdottir, he will always come to her aid when she gets in over her head ... again and again.

Quest Giver

There will be a representative of the Ironhold Chapter in every Eldritch Inquisition stronghold large enough to host a forge.

More important quests are often imparted by lairds or their thanes.

Opponent

Any demon that dares set foot in the mines of Ironhold or the rest of Kildar is a prime target for the members of the Ironhold Chapter.

There is a healthy competition between The Mason forge works branch of the Ironhold Chapter and the Ferraro forge works.

Member Creation Table

A template with tables for generating members of this faction. One per member type (e.g. guard, bureaucrat, diplomat, commoner)

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