Garnet Ironfist comes from the renowned Ironfist family, skilled engineers and builders who held Ironpeak Hold in the Verdan Mountains. This fortress, now in ruins, was a bastion against orc invasions. The Ironfist family established the first settlement in the Verdan Expanse, now known as the Deadlands.
During the Great Conflagration, Ashscorn and his dragons turned the Verdan Expanse into the Deadlands. Garnet and some family members escaped the inferno, witnessing the devastation firsthand. This traumatic event spurred Garnet’s dedication to defense.
Dedication to Defense
After experiencing orc raids and dragon attacks, Garnet dedicated himself to fortifying cities near orc territories. He designed robust defenses, traps, and fortifications to protect settlements. Often, Garnet proved himself in battle, testing the defenses firsthand while wielding two hammers with notable skill.
Formation of the Ironfist Guild
Garnet founded the Ironfist Guild of Engineers, known for creating almost impenetrable defenses across kingdoms. Their expertise in building sturdy structures made them essential in fortifying against threats.
The guild's crowning achievement is Watermeuse Fort, a staging ground for Baneforged. Located at the edge of the Deadlands and Kragmar Badlands, the fort features walls designed to counter orcish siege engines. It has withstood several orcish assaults, showcasing Garnet’s engineering prowess.