MASTER FERRIN OAKSHADE
EldoriansMaster Armorer and Weaponsmith
"Metal remembers the fire that shaped it. Forge with intention, and your work will carry your will.""
Identity
- Residence
- Oakshade Forge, Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Broad and powerful from decades of forge work, with arms like tree trunks and skin permanently darkened by soot and heat. His gray hair is kept short for safety. • Clothing: Heavy leather apron over minimal clothing for heat management, with protective gloves he only removes to examine finished work. His boots are reinforced and fireproofed. • Distinguishing Marks: Burns covering most of his body, worn as marks of his craft; missing his left ear from a forge accident; his hands are permanently stained with metal.
Relationships
- Family - A wife who manages the business; children who chose other professions; considers his apprentices family
- Allies - Sir Aldwin and other knights who value his work; Dwarven smiths he trained with; the metalsmiths' guild
- Rivals - Younger smiths trying to surpass him; those who sell inferior work at his prices
Personality
- Traits: Gruff but kind, perfectionist about his work, surprisingly artistic, fiercely protective of his apprentices
- Mannerisms: Tests blade edges with his thumb; talks to his metal while working; becomes visibly uncomfortable when praised
- Voice: Rough and gravelly from years of inhaling forge smoke. Often speaks in single words or short sentences.
Backstory
Ferrin was born to a farming family and discovered his gift for metalwork when he repaired a broken plow better than new. He's trained under Dwarven masters and Sylvani enchanters to become the finest armorer in Eldoria. His work is sought by kings.
Daily Life
Dawns at the forge, works until exhaustion, supervises apprentices, personally finishes the most important commissions. Evenings are spent in his workshop, experimenting with new techniques. He sleeps little and dreams of metal.
Secret
2. He needs rare metal from a dangerous location for a critical commission
Narrative Value
Provider of high-quality equipment; quest giver for material-gathering missions; source of crafting knowledge; potential creator of plot-critical items. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════