Grydin Opalmoon

Raised in his birthplace of Hildenweld, Grydin studied the work of smithing, for which his family was renowned across the lands, under the teachings of his Father. Grydin however did not seem to take as adeptly to the trade as an Opalmoon would be expected to do, he was quickly surpassed by his brothers, some of whom were younger than he, his work however is regarded as far better than that of most, yet not as great as was expected of his family. His father however always held him in high regard and said that he would be the greatest Opalmoon yet. Due to his in ability to meet the expectations of his family name Grydin began to work in the mines instead, where the seemingly mundane and rigorous labor brought ease to his mind in his solitude as well as strength to his body, despite it being seen as lowly work for that of the great Opalmoon dwarf, Grydin felt more comfortable working near the common folk and felt a greater connection to them than he ever had with his own siblings and other smiths. Grydin continued to work in the mines, for a good amount of time, and seemed to be able to find valuable metals and gems in the heart of the great mountains better than any other. It was in this time of work that Grydin began to train in the art of combat as well. He was driven with a need to bring pride to his family name in one way or another despite his failures in the art of smithing, this drive led him to become fearsome warrior among the locals, despite having no formal training. Upon reaching age 28 Grydin began to wonder if he was destined for more than what he had been doing all his life, and began to yearn for adventures to lands far away, where he could escape the shadows and expectations that had come with his family name. Grydin brought this topic up with his family and it was then that he received his most prized possession from his father, a necklace he had forged using the first stone that Grydin had ever found in the mines, Grydin took it with gratitude and keeps it with him to this day in hopes to return it to his father one day when he feels that he has brought honor to his family’s name, Opalmoon. Grydin has spent the years up to now traveling across many faraway lands trying to prove to himself that he is worthy and now has found himself sailing to the island nation of Astor in hopes that what he seeks can be found there.