Yommur Trad

The system of the world in which he lives • Expanse: A multi-layered underground realm—the Great Galleries and Stone Halls, connected by a network of tunnels and ancient shafts. The surface is dense forests, home to the Wood Elves. • Magic: Runic Geomancy - Power is linked to stone, minerals, and the ancient "roots of the Earth" (dense magical conductors that permeate both the earth and tree roots). Control over such roots gives power over water flows and the stability of rocks. • Politics and society: a feudal system of clan houses and guilds: blacksmith houses, mining clans, rune masters. A lord (like Yommur) rules his stronghold, but ultimate power rests with the Crown of Stone – a council of elders and the High King-Brute. • Economy: Resource-centric—metals, crystals, and runestones are the main capital. Trade with the surface is rare and strained; the Wood Elves control the ecological resources on the surface, the Dwarves control the riches underground. • Conflict: A long-standing, intermittent conflict with the Wood Elves. The reasons are competition for root nodes, water sources, and rights to ore veins, as well as old grievances and violations of ancient treaties. The Elves seek to preserve the roots and balance of the forest; the Dwarves seek to expand the mines and enrich themselves. • Technology: A unique combination of high-quality metallurgy and runic magic; catapults, underground barricades, crystal-based explosive mixtures and runic props are all common weapons in underground warfare.

A brief overview of Yommura's role in this system • He is a tough, pragmatic leader whose personal history has made him implacable to threats from the surface world. He balances the need to protect his home with the danger of turning his losses into an eternal feud that could destroy both peoples.

Tragic biography • Born into a small clan of miners, in his youth he was a master blacksmith, famous for making strong tools. • During the expansion of the mines, a sudden collapse of the roof occurred in the key shaft; Yommur organized a rescue and himself broke through the rubble, but was unable to save his wife and younger brother. These lost people became an eternal wound for him. • After the disaster, it was revealed that part of the mine had been deliberately undercut—a plot to access ancient root magic. One of Yommur's closest allies betrayed the clan in hopes of profiting from the wood elves. Yommur survived, but his faith in the honesty of humans was shattered. • As he grew older, he rose through the ranks of warriors and artisans, uniting the surrounding fjord clans and becoming a lord, taking on the burden of rebuilding and protecting the community. • His reign is marked by harsh measures: fortifications, a strict structure for the distribution of resources, and secret sabotage against the wood elves - in order to prevent such a tragedy in the future, he is ready to make difficult decisions.

Psychological trauma and phobias • Survivor's guilt: Survived a mine collapse that killed loved ones, leaving him with persistent guilt and a tendency toward self-flagellation. • Nightmares of rock crashing and screams underground; sometimes wakes up in a cold sweat. • Anxiety about betrayal: excessive distrust of other people’s proposals and diplomats, especially those who promise easy benefits. • Living root phobia: aversion and almost irrational fear of long, stretching roots and forest thickets - remind him of how roots gnawed through passages and killed people in those very collapses.

Character • Steadfast and principled: believes in clan honor and duty to the home. • Coldly judicious: carefully calculates risks and escape routes before acting. • Generous to subordinates: harsh with enemies, protector of the weak in his community. • Stubborn and vindictive: long and methodically hatches plans for revenge. • Leadership gift: knows how to inspire confidence, but keeps many at a distance - personal emotions are rarely shown.

Name: Yommur Trad

Height and weight (in numbers) • Height: 130 cm • Weight: 102 kg

Age • 178 years old (adult age for a dwarf - an experienced leader, but not an old man)

Appearance • Build: Stocky, powerful shoulders and a dense torso, thick hands with short, strong fingers. • Hair and beard: a thick reddish-brown beard, braided into several thick braids with bronze clasps and patterned buckles; the back of the head and the top of the head are almost bald, the hair on the sides is combed back. • Armor and equipment: heavy shoulder pads made of white metal with golden monograms, a green underarmor tunic, wide metal plates on the hips; a massive axe with a carved blade decorated with plant ornaments hangs from the belt. • Traits: Noticeable scars on arms and hands, rough palms with calluses, thick eyebrows, ears with several wide piercings for rings; demeanor - upright and authoritative.