Zillat Forgehand

### Appearance

Zillat is of medium stature for a Harengon with large goggles, usually a leather apron and gloves. He has soft light brown fur and is marked by a slight studder that keeps him on the quiet side unless he's talking shop.

### Backstory

Harengons are magical creatures with the appearance of hares, blessed with extraordinary intelligence and the ability to wield powerful enchantments. Zillat was no exception, possessing a keen mind and a thirst for knowledge that set him apart from his fellow harengons.

When he was young, Zillat's insatiable curiosity led him deeper into the heart of the Feywild than he had ever ventured before. Entranced by the radiant flora and captivating melodies of the Feywild, Zillat soon found himself far from his home, unable to retrace his steps. The Feywild's ever-shifting nature and its lack of clear landmarks made it impossible for him to find his way back to his clan.

Alone and bewildered, Zillat stumbled upon a hidden passage that led him out of the Feywild and into the Material Plane. He emerged in a cavernous underground world, surrounded by a dwarven clan known as the Stoneheart Clan. The dwarves were known for their exceptional craftsmanship and their love for all things related to forging and engineering.

Initially, Zillat was met with skepticism and confusion by the dwarves. They had never seen a creature like him before, and they couldn't understand his Feywild origins. However, Zillat's natural intelligence and eagerness to learn quickly won them over. The clan's elders, especially a wise and skilled artificer named Thrain Stoneheart, recognized Zillat's potential and took him under his wing.

Zillat embraced his new dwarven family, adopting their customs, culture, and even their love for the art of crafting. He honed his innate magical abilities and combined them with the dwarves' extensive knowledge of blacksmithing, metallurgy, and engineering. Under Thrain's mentorship, Zillat developed a deep understanding of the crafting arts and quickly became a master artificer in his own right. With no given surname, Thrain dubbed him Forgehand, a revered title held in reserve for those who display unnatural talent in invention and creation.

Over the years, Zillat's inventions and creations became legendary among the Stoneheart Clan. His enchanted weapons were imbued with the magic of the Feywild, and his gadgets and contraptions dazzled all who saw them. Zillat's unique perspective and cross-cultural knowledge brought new, innovative designs to the clan's forges.

Zillat Forgehand never forgot his roots in the Feywild, and he often wistfully gazed at the portal that had brought him to the Material Plane. Still, he had found a new home and family among the Stoneheart Clan. With his unmatched skills as an artificer and the enduring bonds he had formed with his dwarven kin, Zillat continued to create wonders and enchantments that would leave an indelible mark on both the Material Plane and the Feywild.

Zillat Forgehand's journey from a lost harengon in the Feywild to the head artificer of The Vanguard Guild under Izzarina Whellerton's leadership was an extraordinary twist of fate that further solidified his reputation as a master artificer.

One day, while exploring the subterranean tunnels beneath the Stoneheart Clan's ancestral home, Zillat discovered a hidden chamber filled with ancient texts and artifacts. These relics had been forgotten by the dwarves for generations, but they contained knowledge of an organization known as The Vanguard Guild. This guild was renowned for its commitment to protecting the Material Plane from various threats, including extraplanar incursions and magical anomalies.

Intrigued by the guild's mission and driven by a sense of duty, Zillat began to study these texts, learning about the guild's history and its emphasis on the use of advanced technology and magic to safeguard the world. His unique combination of fey magic and dwarven craftsmanship made him uniquely suited to the guild's values.

Word of Zillat's incredible talent and newfound knowledge spread throughout the Stoneheart Clan, and it wasn't long before Izzarina Whellerton, the chapter master of the ShadowHand, one of The Vanguard Guild's most secretive and elite chapters, caught wind of his abilities. Izzarina was known for her shrewd judgment and her talent for recruiting individuals with exceptional skills.

Impressed by Zillat's talents and his understanding of both magical and technological arts, Izzarina reached out to him and offered him a position within The Vanguard Guild as the head artificer of the ShadowHand chapter. Zillat accepted the offer, eager to put his skills to use in the service of a greater cause and to explore new frontiers in the world of artifice and magic.

Under Izzarina's guidance and alongside his fellow Vanguard Guild members, Zillat continued to innovate and develop new enchantments, devices, and weaponry to aid in the guild's mission of safeguarding the Material Plane from various threats. His creations became instrumental in the battle against extraplanar incursions and other supernatural dangers.

Zillat Forgehand's journey from a lost harengon in the Feywild to the head artificer of The Vanguard Guild was a testament to his unyielding determination, his ability to adapt and learn from diverse cultures, and his unshakeable commitment to using his skills for the greater good. Together with Izzarina and the rest of the ShadowHand, Zillat played a vital role in protecting the Material Plane from the forces that sought to disrupt its delicate balance.

### Skitch

    Zillat's servent that has become more of a steadfast companion with a feisty attitude he helps Zillat with the more mechanical aspects of his job and is a master craftsman on his own.