GRETTA COLD-FORGE
FrostbornIce-Steel Weaponsmith
"A blade is not just metal. It's intention, skill, and sacrifice. Every weapon I forge carries a piece of my soul.""
Identity
- Residence
- Forge of Jokul
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Broad and strong at 5'6", with arms like iron from decades at the forge. Her pale skin is permanently flushed from heat exposure. Her white hair is singed short and practical. Her ice-blue eyes are protected by thick goggles when working. • Clothing: Wears heavy leather protective gear reinforced with ice-steel plates. Her apron is scorched and patched from countless accidents. • Distinguishing Marks: Her right hand is missing two fingers - lost to a forging accident she refuses to discuss.
Relationships
- Family - Parents were miners, both deceased. No siblings. Never married - "the forge is my spouse."
- Allies - Chief Brynjar (NPC #7), who appreciates her work; Warrior Haldor (NPC #42), who uses her weapons.
- Rivals - Smith Freya (NPC #11), who she considers an upstart; her own former master, whose legacy haunts her.
Backstory
Gretta apprenticed under the legendary smith Jokul himself (for whom the forge is named). She was considered his most talented student and expected to inherit his position. A forging accident cost her fingers and her confidence. She's rebuilt her career but still feels she's living in her master's shadow.
Daily Life
Gretta works the forge from dawn until exhaustion, creating weapons of exceptional quality. She takes few apprentices and pushes them hard. Evenings are for studying her master's notes and trying to recreate his lost techniques.
Story Hooks
- 1 Gretta needs a rare material from deep in the glaciers to complete her master's final unfinished work.
- 2 Someone is stealing her experimental weapons; she needs help finding the thief before they hurt someone.
Narrative Value
Equipment crafter, quest giver for material gathering, character dealing with legacy and self-doubt, connection to Frostborn craftsmanship, potential mentor. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════