[quote="Kaelthar Flamebound"] The flame is our shield, our weapon, our legacy. Let its light guide us through the storm, and let its wrath consume our enemies. [/quote] Age: 54 Race: Fireborn Goliath Occupation: Leader of the Emberforge Clans, Keeper of the Cradle of Flame ==== Physical Description ==== Kaelthar Flamebound is a towering figure, standing nearly 8 feet tall with a muscular frame honed by decades of combat and leadership. His ash-gray skin is marked with glowing crimson runes that flicker like embers, a sign of his people’s connection to the Cradle of Flame. His molten orange eyes burn with intensity, and his mane of flame-touched braids falls to his shoulders, smoldering faintly in the cold air. He wears ceremonial armor forged from volcanic obsidian and tempered steel, adorned with fiery motifs and ancient tribal markings. His warhammer, Ignisheart, is a legendary relic said to channel the power of the Cradle itself, wreathed in flames that never extinguish. ==== Personality ==== Kaelthar is a fierce and resolute leader who embodies the fiery spirit of his people. He is deeply protective of his clan and values honor, strength, and unity above all else. While his demeanor is often stern, he has a deep respect for tradition and a profound sense of responsibility to his ancestors and the land he governs. He is not quick to anger but has a temper that can erupt like a volcano when provoked, particularly when his people or their sacred sites are threatened. Kaelthar is also known for his sharp strategic mind, blending wisdom and pragmatism in both war and diplomacy. ==== History ==== Kaelthar was born into the Emberforge Clans, a coalition of Fireborn Goliaths who have guarded the Cradle of Flame for generations. As a child, he displayed an extraordinary affinity for fire magic, earning him the title of Flamebound during a sacred rite where he survived direct communion with the Cradle’s primal flames. His rise to power was marked by tragedy and triumph. At 30, Kaelthar led a counterattack against marauding frost trolls that threatened the Cradle, securing his place as a war hero. Two years later, he was chosen as High Chieftain after the mysterious death of his predecessor, a loss that still weighs heavily on him. Under his leadership, the Emberforge Clans have flourished despite the harsh tundra. Kaelthar has worked to strengthen alliances with Frosthaven and Ironhearth while fiercely defending his people from the growing influence of the Howling Abyss.