Kâhl Ulfcytel Bronzehorn

Kâhl Ulfcytel Bronzehorn

## Biographical information

### Quote

"Deaaaaath!", "When the Hammer Falls!", "Out of bitterness did Ulfcytel smite the mushrooms and stop all thought of mushroom stew." P. Toadhunter, 1021.

### Place of birth

The holdings of House Bronzehorn within Steelhammer Hold

## A Dwarven Feudal Knight

A vassal to the Dwarven Lord Thalnaz Galdoon (Thegn of Steelhammer Hold), Ulfcytel was selected as an experimental fusion of dwarven culture and human knightly code. He retired from active adventuring in 1023 to undertake a project on behalf of his thegn in the deeproads.

Thal'naz believes that dwarves have much more to offer Ithronian society than fearless fighters, artful craftsmen or devout servants to the gods. Nobility (with a dwarven twist). The only time that a dwarf will commonly be referred to as a knight is as a member of the Templar order. In joining the order, the dwarf foreswares much of their former life. Their connections to clan and kin. The feudal orders of Ithron provide a much better example of an archetype allowing nobility, without loss of heritage.

Ulfcytel was selected due to both his family's noble legacy within his clanhold and his former position - 'Guardian of Council'. A glorified doorman-cum-attendant to the council of elders within the clan. This rank only given to those of noble blood, meant that basic training and etiquette was taught but without much test in battle. Thus Ulfcytel provided Thal'naz a subject that matched much of what humans consider in an esquire.

Sent above ground following the near fracture of Steelhammer in 1019, Ulfcytel began walking the path of the human feudal knight.

Progressing through the ranks, following the martial training and courtly expectations of the human nobles but with dwarven names and heritage at its heart, the experiment has thus yielded an odd blend of culture.

### Attitude & Adventure

Ulfcytel is fast to anger and holds a distain for all foulspawn. To his friends and battle-allies he is often jovial and enjoys the wit of those different to his own culture.

He is distrusting, as are most dwarves, of soulfire-based magic. Indeed, part of his knightly code prevents him from intentionally benefiting from this power except in utmost need. This distrust of soulfire often means he does not wish to be seen associating with mages. This does not mean he hasn't found some common ground with fellow adventuring mages whom he often playfully torments on mission.

As a dwarf from a clan of great craftsmen, Ulfcytel will not accept the craft of any other race (though dwarf friends are often seen as an exception).

As of Highsummer 1022, he holds the rank of Huskâhl (equivalent to that of a human Knight of the Realm, though his social standing is capped at 7). Not wishing to take the human title of 'Sir', Ulfcytel has instead opted to use the dwarven based word 'Kâhl', derived from his native language meaning 'Kings Life'. Reference to his vassal status to his liege lord.

The Huskâhl fought in the final battle to reclaim the Flintheart Clanhold in Highsummer, recovering a relic of the clan from Llaminusu dwarves, the helm of Ragnar the Forgetful. On returning it to an elder of the clan, he was offered it in thanks for his part in the battle and so that the memory of Ragnar would be a stalwart companion to him in his future battles. He named it the 'Helm of the Forgetful'.

Ulfcytel established House Beargard soon after his promotion to Huskâhl. He now seeks other dwarves of merit to wear his colours and fight with him in battle, but only once they pass his test, a great hunt.

House Beargard on the top and Ulfcytel's original personal heraldry below.