The past may be frozen in stone and memory, but it is not dead. Every relic, every rune, every story we preserve gives us a path forward, even in the coldest of times.

— Mora Wyneth

Title: Keeper of Lore and History of Ironhearth

Age: 284

Race: Dwarf

Appearance

Mora Wyneth is a venerable dwarf with an aura of wisdom and quiet authority. She is of average height but carries herself with an air of dignity that makes her seem taller. Her once-raven-black hair is now completely silver, cascading in intricate braids that symbolize her status as a keeper of lore. Her deep-set eyes are a soft gray, sparkling with the light of knowledge and experience, though they carry the weariness of someone who has borne the weight of history for centuries.

Mora’s skin is pale, a testament to years spent studying ancient texts in the quiet chambers of Ironhearth’s Hall of Makers and the underground archives. She dresses in elegant but understated robes of dark blue and silver, embroidered with dwarven runes of knowledge and preservation. A heavy froststeel pendant in the shape of an open book hangs around her neck, symbolizing her role as a custodian of Ironhearth’s history.

She is rarely seen without her frostglass spectacles, which she uses to study fine details on ancient relics and faded texts. Her fingers, gnarled with age, are adorned with simple silver rings, each inscribed with a rune representing a major historical event she has chronicled.

Personality

Mora is soft-spoken and deliberate, choosing her words with the precision of a master artisan shaping stone. Her patience is legendary, and she often encourages others to think carefully before acting or speaking. Though she is kind and approachable, she is also fiercely protective of Ironhearth’s history and will not tolerate anyone who disrespects or endangers it.

Her love for storytelling and teaching makes her a favorite among young dwarves and adventurers who seek her wisdom. Mora has a sharp memory and a vast knowledge of Ironhearth’s lore, as well as an uncanny ability to connect seemingly unrelated events and items. This skill has made her invaluable in uncovering hidden truths about the tundra, the Abyss, and the dwarves’ ancestral past.

While she avoids conflict whenever possible, Mora’s words carry great influence, and her ability to unite people through shared stories and history makes her a quiet but powerful force in Ironhearth.

History

Mora was born into a humble family of miners but showed an early aptitude for memory and storytelling. As a child, she would listen to the tales of Ironhearth’s elders and repeat them with incredible accuracy, often adding her own embellishments to captivate her audience. Recognizing her potential, the High Forgekeeper of her time recommended Mora join the clerics of Morgrim, where she apprenticed as a historian and chronicler.

Over the centuries, Mora has been involved in some of Ironhearth’s most pivotal moments. She documented the Abyssal Siege, recording firsthand accounts from survivors, and played a key role in deciphering ancient dwarven runes that led to the discovery of powerful frostforged relics. Her meticulous work has helped preserve Ironhearth’s culture and identity, even as the world around it grows harsher.

Now, as the Keeper of Lore, Mora oversees Ironhearth’s vast archives, curating ancient texts, artifacts, and oral traditions. She also advises the city’s leaders, offering insights into past events that can guide present decisions.