Ulthor Stormbringer

Ulthor Stormbringer is an elder storm giant, and one of the most wise and powerful members of his race currently living. He is Paramount over a tribe of seventeen fellow Storm Giants, three of them being his sons, and one his daughter, and the Guardian of Duraheim, the ancient seat of his ancestor, the legendary hero, Duras Dragonbane.

## Biography

### Early Life

Ulthor was born to and raised by the giantess Feag with no father, as is custom in Storm Giant society. The omens said Ulthor would succeed her as guardian of Duraheim, its Lord, and as such she put all her effort into training him into the ways of a warrior and magic-user, molding him into a proper adult Storm Giant in his first hundred years of existence. But then tragedy struck, albeit not an unexpected one. The omens did say that Ulthor would be its Lord at a young age and considering Feag swore to only end her service in death, it meant that Feag would perish soon. Such prophecy came to fruition when a legendary sea monster, Cronrek, was mentally influenced by Tiamat, having been lured into attacking the ancient fortress. The battle between Faeg and her son was great, and the duo did prevail, but as the omens said, Feag didn't sustain her wounds. Hurt beyond healing, she gave her last words to her son who swore to protect Duraheim in her place, handing him Fezor and declaring him as the new Guardian of Duraheim.

### Rise to Guardianship

The battle had damaged much of the castle's structure, but luckily not its library which guarded all of the remaining written documents of the Empire of Forzammar . In his first act as its guardian, he reformed Duraheim, not exactly back to normal, but with some upgrades to technology and magical knowledge not known at the time. He then for a century proceeded to devoutly guard the place, fighting many dragons and other creatures who thought the place would be undefended after Faeg's death. It was at this age that he first met his other fellow Storm Giants under Paramount Trusdor, who Ulthor accepted as his leader, making good relations with the rest of the tribe. At the meeting, he also met the Giantess Sitgir, mating with her and producing a son as a result.

### The Father of the Storm

In his third century, after so many attacks in the last one, it seemed like the sea had gotten the message that Duraheim was still protected, many fewer attacks happening in that time period. It gave Ulthor enough time to explore another interest of his: helping the little people. Ulthor was genuinely good and kind-hearted, a trait not that uncommon between Storm Giants, and there had always been a large island, barely inhabited, right on top of where Durheim was located. With his good intentions in mind, Ulthor made that place a paradise island and presented himself to the people there, who started worshipping him as a god, the Father of the Storm and Great Seer, even though he never asked for it. Flash forward a century later, that place was populated by hundreds, the people there knowing no disease, only full bellies, and enjoying a long life of health and happiness in a paradise-like island which lived based on omens and signs, all shown by their god Ulthor. It remained largely isolated, as the Guardian would always blow any ships attempting to land there off course.

### Becoming Paramount

The island came to be known by the locals as Rossdon, which meant great paradise in Forzun, the language of giants, the one that the locals there came to adopt as their sole language. On the beginning of his fourth century, the Storm Giants under Paramount Trusdor came together for a reunion once more. When Ulthor arrived at the meeting, everyone had their eyes on him, for the omens and signs surrounding the Guardian Of Duraheim were glaring, much more noticeable and potent than the last time they had met. It was not long before the aging Paramount, who was 735 years of age at the time, asked Ulthor to be his successor. Initially, the Guardian had no desire to take his post, but after some convincing Ulthor accepted it. At that time he mated again with the same Giantess as last time, resulting in a second son. Through that century, he presided over many disputes, learning much in the wisdom regard. While the attacks on Duraheim had lessened, they were still present, which made him come to arms a substantial amount of times in the century. Meanwhile, the civilization he had become the god of grew and grew, still living in a paradise existence in isolation to the rest of the world. Many fellow giants passed by his home to learn about the history of Forzammar from time to time, to which he was always welcoming of, with the exception of the shapeshifting dragon who tried to fool him, only to find his end at the hands of the Guardian who had long foretold his evil intentions in omens.

### Present day

Now on his sixth century of existence, the Paramount keeps on his daily duties but growing increasingly worried. The omens say something big would happen to him in this century, and it's up to Ulthor to prepare himself for what's to come.

## Physical Description

Is a large specimen of the already large Storm Giants, who despite his age still maintains a very muscular and surprisingly dexterous body

## Abilities

While all Storm Giants have great magical power, Ulthor goes above and beyond the usual, having used his centuries of existence to master the arcane arts and become a great magic user, being a masterful user even relative to his already impressive race,

## Stats

### Physical Stats

Durability 75

Regeneration 15

Senses 18

Speed 25

Stamina 50

Strength 75

### Skill Stats

Charisma (Command) 30

Charisma (Intimidation) 55

Charisma (Persuasion) 10

Combat (Hand to Hand) 30

Combat (Melee) 50

Knowledge (History) 54

Knowledge (Nature) 33

Knowledge (Occult) 60

Knowledge (Religion) 42

Traveler (Navigation) 15

### Social Stats

Associates 52

Domain 47

Fame 49

Influence 53

Resources 70

Status 54

## Notable Equipment

He wields the legendary sword Fezor, a gigantic greatsword once wielded by his ancestors who ruled as Kings, passed down generation to generation by the holders of Duraheim. It was crafted by the finest of fire giants and embedded with the strongest of rune magic, nowadays renewed by Ulthor so the runes are connected with him, allowing him to extend his power greatly by using it as a conduit of his massive power.

## Trivia

Ulthor was not chosen as Paramount for no reason, for besides being someone of great wisdom he also is constantly surrounded by great omens which guarantee his position.