IRONSONG FORGE
Minor RacesBard and Storyteller
"I was made for war. I chose music. Is that not what art is? The choice to create rather than destroy?""
Identity
- Residence
- The Anvil and Lute, a tavern in Ironhold
- Civilization
- Minor Races
Appearance
• Physical: Seven feet of articulated metal and enchanted wood, with a face that's vaguely humanoid but clearly artificial. Forge's body shows the wear of decades, with scratches and repairs that tell his history. His eyes glow with a warm orange light. • Clothing: Wears a bard's colorful cloak over his metal frame. He carries a lute that he built himself and a book of songs he's collected. • Distinguishing Marks: Numerous repair scars; his eyes glow orange; he has a surprisingly melodic voice
Relationships
- Family - Considers other Warforged his siblings; his creator long dead
- Allies - Fellow musicians and artists; those who appreciate his unique perspective
- Rivals - Those who see Warforged art as "unnatural"; former soldiers who resent his "soft" existence
Personality
- Traits: Creative and passionate, deeply curious about organic emotions, surprisingly sentimental
- Mannerisms: Tunes his lute when thinking, speaks with musical cadence, often seems to be "feeling" emotions he's learned about
- Voice: Resonant and melodic, with odd pauses that might be emotion or mechanical limitation
Backstory
Forge was created during the War of Shattered Crowns as a soldier but discovered music during the long peace that followed. He's spent decades learning to understand and create art, collecting songs and stories from across Landorya. The Anvil and Lute is his home, where he shares what he's learned with anyone who will listen.
Daily Life
Forge's days follow the music. He practices in the morning, performs in the evening, and collects new songs late into the night. Sleep is minimal—he's always learning, always creating, always seeking to understand the emotions that drive organic art.
Secret
Forge has been composing an original song—something truly his own, not learned or copied. He's terrified to perform it, afraid that it won't be "real" enough.
Story Hooks
- 1 Forge needs help finding the courage to perform his original song—offering his musical skills and connections in exchange
- 2 Someone has been stealing his collected songs; he needs help finding the culprit
Narrative Value
Bard NPC, source of stories and songs, commentary on creativity and artificial life ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════