The desperate cannibalistic derro that now huddle in the Trench of the Battle Hills (05.06) are the descendants of an ancient dwarven clan, the Ishin Kaimanu (usually translated as “dead man’s hair” or “battle beard”). After coming here in exile out of the east, carrying the blessed Stein of the Drinker (the Drinker of Iron is a popular dwarven deity) they set about raising fortifications. Before the construction was completed, however, the lord of Clan Battle Beard died.
On his-her death bed, the Lord divided the Stein between his-her two offspring, saying that he-she could not decide between them. When the Lord’s body was barely cold, the two heirs lead their followers against each other, both attempting to reform the Stein and claim leadership of the whole clan. Neither was able to prevail and Clan Battle Beard slowly degenerated into vicious packs of degenerate wretches.
Hooks
- Why was Clan Battle Beard exiled?