The High Forest

Dornal Whitebeard is a stout dwarf, embodying the strength and resilience of his people. His iconic flowing white beard, meticulously braided with symbols of his lineage, complements his rugged, rune-adorned dwarven armor. He carries a hefty warhammer, each swing bearing the weight of his ancestors’ craftsmanship. Dornal's presence is marked by an air of authority and tradition, his gear and demeanor reflecting a life dedicated to both the ancient crafts of stone and the mystical practices of the druidic arts.

Dornal embodies the typical dwarven traits of stubbornness and resilience, tempered with the thoughtful perspective of a druid. He approaches his tasks with precision and dedication, seeing each rune restored and each corridor reclaimed as a tribute to his ancestors. Despite his serious demeanor, Dornal is deeply compassionate towards his allies, often slow to anger but formidable when provoked. His patience is particularly evident in his meticulous excavation and restoration efforts, where his dual affinity for stone and life converges.

Dornal Whitebeard hails from a long line of dwarven builders, architects of the Stronghold of the Nine. Raised on tales of his forebears’ ingenuity and the stronghold’s erstwhile splendor, Dornal trained not only in the crafts of his ancestors but also in the druidic magics tied to the land they shaped. His life’s mission has become to restore the stronghold, believing that in its corridors and chambers lies a connection not only to his lineage but also to the ancient energies of the earth—a legacy left unclaimed and misunderstood by many.