King Thardeas Barbedthane

Born into the brutal depths of the Barbedthane mining clan, young Thardeas endured relentless toil and his father's iron fist as punishment for any deviation from their rigid traditions, until a catastrophic tremor collapsed the very mines that had consumed his childhood and claimed his entire bloodline in a single devastating moment. Stripped of everything but his tools and his determination, he wandered the stone corridors until Zisha's forges offered him refuge as an apprentice, a position he accepted with grim resolve rather than hope. Through countless hours at the anvil, Thardeas experienced an epiphany that would transform his nation—he discovered that the marriage of masterfully forged steel with the luminous gems from his family's cursed mines created weapons of unparalleled beauty and power, each blade singing with both artistry and deadly purpose. Word of his revolutionary technique spread like wildfire through Zisha's halls, and dwarves from every corner of the kingdom sought his instruction, recognizing in him a visionary who had transmuted personal tragedy into collective triumph. The people, moved by his integrity and the tangible brilliance of his work, unanimously elevated him to the throne, trusting that a man who had suffered so profoundly would rule with wisdom and compassion. To this day, King Thardeas Barbedthane oversees his kingdom with the same meticulous care he once applied to his craft, ensuring that his methods of gem-mining and weapon-forging continue to flourish, transforming the scars of his past into the glory of Zisha's future.

Strength

18, modifier 4

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

15, modifier 2

Charisma

17, modifier 3

Gem-Infused Strike

Make a melee weapon attack. On a hit, deal 2d8 + 4 slashing damage and 1d6 radiant damage.

Anvil's Resilience

As a reaction, reduce damage taken by 3d10 + Constitution modifier once per turn.

Forge of Destiny

Create a magical weapon that lasts for 1 hour. Grants +1 to attack and damage rolls.

Inspiring Leadership

Choose up to 6 allies within 30 feet. They gain temporary hit points equal to 2d6 + Charisma modifier.

Master Craftsman

Thardeas adds +2 to all crafting-related checks and can create magical weapons.

Royal Presence

All allies within 30 feet gain +2 to saving throws against fear effects.

strength

8

dexterity

6

constitution

9

intelligence

7

wisdom

6

charisma

7

Poison

Psychic