Emerus Warcrown

A Hammer of Moradin and famous dwarf leader, Emerus was the King of Citadel Felbarr. He is also the adopted father of Ulfgar Ironwill.

Description
A dwarf at nearly old age, Emerus is of medium height and build of a dwarf, with a long graying beard. His armour is made of mithral and is said to be more enchanted than all the magic in Elminster's tower. He wears a sweeping cape, carrying the symbol of Citadel Felbarr, The Silver Marches, and the clan of Warcrown.

Personality
Emerus Warcrown has always known that he was born to fight. All his life he has felt at ease only in time of war or when planning for its arrival. He is much more at home astride his war pony than on his throne, but he is acutely aware of his responsibilities as a figure of authority. He strives to be a good and wise ruler, but sometimes his passion for warfare threatens to get the better of his judgment.

History
See Also: Ulfgar Ironwill

Emerus is most known for his daring recapture of the citadel he now leads - Felbarr. Taken from a stronghold of Orcs in 1367, Warcrown defended the Citadel against terrible odds while waiting for reinforcements. He served as the king of the Citadel until his death.

In 1376, Emerus had left his post in the Silver Marches and joined a Cleric of Lathander named Valen Retoran, among others, in a fight against the growing evil across Faerun. He returned shortly thereafter and took up residence once again at the Citadel. Those that knew him best later said that he was not the same dwarf upon his return, but looked weary and tired.

Death: 1383
Moradin called on his chosen once again, when the Soul Forger of the dwarfs brought together all the Gods of Dwarfhome to attack Hammergrim in 1383. Emerus joined his God and fought alongside him, only to fall to the evil God Laduguer moments before Moradin slew him.

Citadel Felbarr, and all dwarfs of the North, morned the loss of its leader for sometime afterwards, but the victory Moradin achieved was well worth the loss in most dwarfs eyes.

Today, many of the stoutfolk believe Emerus now rests in Dwarfhome with the other Gods, serving them when they need be.