Ulfgar Ironwill

Ulfgar Ironwill is a Monk of Amaunator played by Neenan. In the twilight of his career, he is a respected force in Silverymoon, an expert in defense of the Gem of the North, and a leader in the church of Amaunator and the Silver Marches as a whole.

Themesong: One Man Army by Our Lady Peace

''Take these plastic people, Read their lips, now let it linger ''Is there anything that makes them sound sincere? ''Tightly hold your hand, Take a deep breath, give them the finger ''Are you worried that your thoughts are not quite clear? ''Overlooked, unfit appearance ''I remember falling ''I remember marching ''Like a one man army ''Through the blaze ''I know I'm coughing ''I believe in something ''I don't want to remember falling ''For their lies ''Unbutton your clothes, Undress your soul, show them your vigor ''Are those inhibitions easiest to fear? ''Take this gasoline tin, Head up high, walk like a winner ''Let the bare feet be the last sound that they hear ''Over looked, unfit appearance. ''I remember falling ''I remember marching ''Like a one man army ''Through the blaze ''I know I'm coughing ''I believe in something ''I don't want to remember falling ''For your lies ''But I know I, know I, but I.

Description
Ulfgar is an older dwarf, who looks to be around 150 years old. In reality, he is nearing 200, but has stopped aging due to his abilities. His once dark amber hair and beard have faded to gray, but his eyes are still dark, and seem to hold both wisdom and a kind welcome. He still keeps his beard braided in the traditional dwarven way.

Tattoos of Lathander - Amaunator's previous incarnation - still decorate his wrinkled head. Ulfgar is usually dressed in rather modest robes, though he is both a leader in his church and the defense of the city of Silverymoon. He is always adorned with two simple symbols to say as much: a large symbol of Amaunator, and a symbol of the Knights in Silver, Silverymoon's local guard. This latter symbol is more detailed than the common one and points to the leadership and advisory position he holds in the city.

If you look closely, one may also see a very old looking rope cord around his neck. On this cord are several teeth, which if examined would be clearly belonging to Orc.

Personality
Ulfgar has always been an atypical dwarf, and much has not changed as he has grown older. His faith drives his personality: the inherent law that was born in him as a dwarf found a home in the law of Amaunator. As such, he views honesty and order with high regard, and has often served as an independent judge in local disputes throughout the city.

The rift between Silverymoon and the Dwarven clans to the north (Ulfgar's original home) also expanded the difference in Ulfgar's mannerisms. Though he can still drink most others under the table, those that meet Ulfgar often forget he is a dwarf. One hundred years living among the fey and humans often has this effect, and Ulfgar is no different.

Those that know him best often think him too serious, even in his old age, but also know he is kind, honest, caring, and one of the most wise and trustworthy people they know. Though he has all but "retired" from active adventuring, he still values the defense of Silverymoon and he continues to hold an advisory roll to that effect.

Family and Relationships
Ulfgar has no family left. His mother, Grilka, and father Rurik, are both deceased, the latter in front of Ulfgar by the hands of Orcs. He has no siblings. His adopted father, Emerus Warcrown, a Hammer of Moradin, died in 1383.

Ulfgar has never married and has no offspring (that he knows of). Methrammar Aerasumé, the son of Alustriel and the High Lord of Luruar, is as close to a son as he would consider. Ulfgar is often in consultation with the High Lord and the heads of the Knights of Silver. He has had many close bonds with many of his students. Many of his other close friends in Silverymoon - The Lady Alustriel, Mozariq, Maledd, and Keldoc - have all passed on before him. Keldoc's death in 1470 was most likley the hardest as it ended nearly 100 years of friendship and camaraderie.

Early Years
See Ulfgar's early history on the 3E Wiki here

From Spellplague until the Present
When the spellplague hit in 1385, chaos erupted across Faerun, and the consequences of the plague brought panic to many, especially in a city such as Silverymoon. The great magical defenses that protected the city for so long actually wavered. Still, Ulfgar helped the city work through the chaos, and even the sudden transformation of his God did not waver his resolve to help his home through the troubled times.

The next 50 years seemed to go quickly for the dwarf. Silverymoon saw many changes: the deaths of Alustriel and the famous wizard Mozariq among the most important. The biggest change came soon thereafter: the dwarven nations of the north were set to pull out of the Silver Marches defense organization. Though Ulfgar held much sway with the dwarfs, and spoke to all three major dwarven citadels to urge them to reconsider, he simply did not get through to them. Annoyed, he decided to stay in Silverymoon as the dwarf's lone representative there. He did not want Alustriel's dream to disintegrate during his lifetime.

Thus, he spent the next 50 years helping to protect the city and bringing the glory of his new god to the populace. He helped the new High Lord Methrammar Aerasumé keep the Silver Marches alliance together as best as he could.

Current Whereabouts/Activities
Now a venerable dwarf at the age of 176, Ulfgar is near the end of his active life. While he has retired from active defense of the city, he still helps to oversee Silverymoon's defenses, and has served on the Council of Nine Peers that oversees the running of all of the Silver Marches off and on, currently serving as the "Rotating" member. He still has ties to his kin in Citadel Felbarr, where his name is deeply respected, and he tries to represent the Dwarven point of view as best he can during Council Meetings. He longs for lasting peace in the region, and hopes to once again see the dwarfs stand side by side with the humans and fey of Silverymoon.

Still, a flame for adventure burns inside him, and he sometimes wonders if his destiny awaits him outside Silverymoon's walls...

Statistics
''Ulfgar's statistics are currently kept in Character Builder. As a pillar of the Silverymoon community, he is well known and usually seen throughout the city. As a result, he may be used as an NPC for role playing purposes.