Valgerd, the Forgemaster

## **Valgerd, Valkyr of Hyael**

After the Astari victory on Tohlvast, and the sacrifice made with the god-killing axe, she was inducted into the grand halls of Celestialhood, and took on greater purpose and meaning. Serving as enforcer, sentinel, and master of the forge, she often keeps the company of Hashmaul, the Lord of Conflict, Dhaine, the Grand Smith, and Lavanthia, Guardian of the Grove.

### **Role on Astoria**

Valgerd is known to embody many things. Honesty, strength, but before all else, determination and resolve. The now-Celestial's greatest calling still stands her rallying of the Astari to bring their defensive fight to the world of Elomar where they would hunt and ultimately destroy the tyranous god-king, Tohlvast. Friend and leader to many, her life on Astoria was destined to lead down the path of fate since the moment that she was plucked from her world in death and brought to Adramelch's realm by the soul forge.

Equal parts warrior, smith, and leader, she stands a valued voice, and worthy council to all other Celestial's ears, albeit being the second youngest of their ilk. No other than herself and Andamere had the experience of life lived upon the world of Astoria, and now that the latter is bereft of their halls, her offerings are unique in nature. No matter her calling amongst her new brethren however, Valgerd's heart will always belong to the people of Astoria, where she shed sweat and blood in the name of the world and those that inhabited it. Where there is great strife amongst the world's inhabitants, she will often find a way to excuse herself and leave her mark, to help in any manner, be it small or great.

### **Master of the Forges**

A master of many mighty weapons, as well an inspiring speaker, one of Valgerd's most brilliant traits was her innate ability to create the most pure and powerful weapons through the power of her Spirit Forge. Channeling spiritual energies between the forgemistress and any who she might have forged for, the Spirit Forge was capable of guiding the wielder's hammer to create the perfect craft for whoever it was intended. It was through the means of the Spirit Forge that Valgerd was able to arm many of the warrior-inhabitants of Astoria before they embarked on their mission to Elomar.

### **Personality and Friendships**

Dutiful and stalwart in nature, the beautiful Celestial is known to embody a great kindness to all those she calls friend or ally, as well. Valgerd is always light hearted in the face of challenge, but never fails to stand up to meet it with vigor, especially in spars against both her mentors and friends, Hashmaul and Dhaine. There was not a Cellestial in the hall that the warrior woman did not call a dear friend, no matter what disagreement or difficulty might befall them. Her greatest friend and family, one who she inducted herself immediately after her own ascension, is the fairy-warrior, Lavanthia, now Guardian of the Grove.

### **The Death of Andamere**

At the peak of all chaos and conflict, the climax of Iltox' foul plans and rise to power, it was Hashmaul, Andemere, and Valgerd the most present in the battle with the traitor-celestial. Where Valgerd plunged her blade, Red Shadow, into the earth for the Astari to wield for even just a brief moment to defeat the Praetor, and soon too Iltox himself, she was all too late to her elder-Celestial's demise. Ariving all too late to the battle between Iltox and Andemere, she laid witness to the destruction of her companion's soul by the hands of Iltox' minions. In a desperate dash, albeit unable to save the Celestial, she was able to recover his signature sword-cannon. When the battle was done and the Red Shadow was returned to her, she set off to her forge with the recovered artifact of her companion's arsenal.