Lost Axe of Glodein
The Lost Axe of Glodein is an ancient dwarven relic, a mythical weapon said to be able to redeem the cast-out dwarves of the Grimbolt Cripplers.12
The loss
The Grimbolt Legion, a legendary company of the dwarven army, was given the perilous task of moving the axe of Glodein. On the way the legion fell into an ambush laid by green skins. Many of its soldiers died and the relic was stolen, and the shame of that failure led to the legion's exile.2
Another account names the dark elves: the axe is a mythical weapon that fell into the hands of dark elves.3
The search
The exiles were charged with finding the Lost Axe of Glodein as their only chance of redeeming themselves. Finding it remains the chief aim of the Grimbolt Cripplers, who hope to return to their kingdoms as redeemed and honourable warriors once it is found. To search for the axe, or for word of where it lies, they favour contracts that lead into the Underdark.31
The guild's founder, Duffrein Grimbolt, died on such a search. He was leading a perilous expedition into the depths of the Underdark in quest of the axe when the ancient red dragon Coralax barred the way, and he faced it alone so that his companions could escape. Hemlock Twinhammers rallied the dwarves, led the counterattack that killed the dragon, and took up the leadership of the guild.1
Others in the guild have bound their lives to the same quest. The twins Moss and Ember Hillbelly devoted themselves to the search for the axe and to winning back their honour as warriors, and Prince Kardakar Thunderfist joined the guild on its quest as a trusted member.45
Notes
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 52, 74, 76, 118, 161
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