Forge Doomhammer

Orc | Elder | Freewood (west quarter, outside the gates)

Old orc man living in a shack outside the west quarter of Freewood, isolated from the rest of the town. A follower of Amareses who sets out offerings and cooks elaborate meals (grilled asparagus, carrots, salmon).

Connected to the 13 Verdant Lords through the Fae. Receives visions and prophecies through this connection.

The Prophecy

Forge had a prophetic vision that Roland would arrive in Freewood accompanied by a “weak, frail, young Tiefling boy” (Tharion). He told them to journey to Weber Hollow to find the White Stag. The meeting was “prophesied.”

Notes

• Father of the Drowsy Drow innkeeper
• One of the few NPCs with a direct connection to the Verdant Lords and the Fae
• Orc lifespan in this world: can live to 160 but usually die around 70-80 due to war

Mentioned in

• Roland Hartbane — directed Roland to Weber Hollow
• Tharion Papadakis — subject of the prophecy
• Thirteen-Verdant-Lords — connected through the Fae