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| − | + | '''Tholtig Momuzidek Lelumdoren''', or Tholtig Cryptbrain the Waning Diamonds, was the heroine of the greatest Dwarven [http://www.bay12games.com/forum/index.php?topic=42702.0 epic] to have ever come out of [[Legends]] mode: a [[queen]], a [[Soldier#Heroes_and_Champions|champion]], locked by fate in a genocidal war with the [[elves]] that laid waste to both their civilizations, and holder of the known record for elves (or any sentient warrior) slain by a single [[dwarf]] in any mode of the [[Dwarf Fortress|game]]:[[Tholtig#Tholtig's Kills|see here]]. | |
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| − | '''Tholtig Momuzidek Lelumdoren''', or Tholtig Cryptbrain the Waning Diamonds, was the heroine of the greatest Dwarven [http://www. | ||
== The History of Dwarven Ragnarok == | == The History of Dwarven Ragnarok == | ||
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The world in which this legend came to be was known as the Everlasting Dimensions, and its chief distinguishing feature were [[megabeast|megabeasts]] modded to [[size]] 70, save in the case of [[hydras]], which weighed in at size 140 to balance out their many-headed weakness. | The world in which this legend came to be was known as the Everlasting Dimensions, and its chief distinguishing feature were [[megabeast|megabeasts]] modded to [[size]] 70, save in the case of [[hydras]], which weighed in at size 140 to balance out their many-headed weakness. | ||
| − | The dwarf who would become Queen Tholtig's grandfather rose to power after driving off a size 70 [[titan]] that had slain the previous leader. This same dwarf began the eternal war against the elves, unwilling to tolerate their [[ethics|abhorrent]] cannibalism, and the resulting bloodstained history has been passed down under various names: by the dwarves, Gemesh Giken, the Conflict of Lightning; by the elves, Vesifa Relimi, the Conflict of Martyrs. The war was fought by a sprawling elven empire of [[site#forest retreats|forest retreats]] on many fronts, against the [[humans]] and [[goblins]] as well as the dwarves. Its full tale is told [http://www. | + | The dwarf who would become Queen Tholtig's grandfather rose to power after driving off a size 70 [[titan]] that had slain the previous leader. This same dwarf began the eternal war against the elves, unwilling to tolerate their [[ethics|abhorrent]] cannibalism, and the resulting bloodstained history has been passed down under various names: by the dwarves, Gemesh Giken, the Conflict of Lightning; by the elves, Vesifa Relimi, the Conflict of Martyrs. The war was fought by a sprawling elven empire of [[site#forest retreats|forest retreats]] on many fronts, against the [[humans]] and [[goblins]] as well as the dwarves. Its full tale is told [http://www.bay12games.com/forum/index.php?topic=42702.0 here]. |
== The Record of Heroes == | == The Record of Heroes == | ||
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Listed here are the greatest heroes of the Conflict of Lightning. | Listed here are the greatest heroes of the Conflict of Lightning. | ||
| − | Meng Freshportal the Brutal Rot of Scarring, grandfather of Tholtig, king of Circletower, defeater of the titan | + | Meng Freshportal the Brutal Rot of Scarring, grandfather of Tholtig, king of Circletower, defeater of the titan - 91 kills |
Goden Leadybridges the Talon of Shooting, scion of the first ruler of Circletower - 294 kills | Goden Leadybridges the Talon of Shooting, scion of the first ruler of Circletower - 294 kills | ||
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Goden Routedgates the Jade Planes of Braving - 23 kills | Goden Routedgates the Jade Planes of Braving - 23 kills | ||
| − | + | Metthos Baldedchanneled the Ruin of Speaking, mother of Tholtig, queen of Circletower - 101 kills | |
| − | Alath Paigeplaited the Circular Tongs, | + | Alath Paigeplaited the Circular Tongs, son of Goden and Tosid - 60 kills |
Olon Orblabors the Fenced Sandal of Shadow, brother of Alath, diplomat - 118 kills | Olon Orblabors the Fenced Sandal of Shadow, brother of Alath, diplomat - 118 kills | ||
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Urist Joinedrings the Permanent Scars, daughter of Tholtig, princess of Circletower - 176 kills | Urist Joinedrings the Permanent Scars, daughter of Tholtig, princess of Circletower - 176 kills | ||
| − | Erush Racktoned the Rough Miseries of Quiescence, daughter of Tholtig, crown princess of Circletower - 1007 kills | + | Erush Racktoned the Rough Miseries of Quiescence, daughter of Tholtig, crown princess of Circletower - 1007 kills |
Obok Willbolt the Drinks of Ruining, only grandson of Alath - 1654 kills | Obok Willbolt the Drinks of Ruining, only grandson of Alath - 1654 kills | ||
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[[File:2430_and_a_cyclops.png|600px|thumb|center|Don't forget the cyclops]] | [[File:2430_and_a_cyclops.png|600px|thumb|center|Don't forget the cyclops]] | ||
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== Death Toll == | == Death Toll == | ||
| − | Over 8000 elves died in the Conflict of Martyrs | + | Over 8000 elves died in the Conflict of Martyrs. The number of deceased dwarves came down to less than 500. In the end, the dwarves only lost because their champions died one by one to old age, until there was only Tholtig left alone against their onslaught, before old age forcibly separated her spirit from her weapons as well. |
== Hope? == | == Hope? == | ||
A story is told by the dwarves to their children, that one day, when demons rise from the underworld to bring about the world's end, Queen Tholtig will lead out her clan of heroes from their tombs under the mountain, as well as a horde of the skeletons of elves slain by her and her people, and the ensuing clash will tear the surface of the earth asunder. | A story is told by the dwarves to their children, that one day, when demons rise from the underworld to bring about the world's end, Queen Tholtig will lead out her clan of heroes from their tombs under the mountain, as well as a horde of the skeletons of elves slain by her and her people, and the ensuing clash will tear the surface of the earth asunder. | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
| − | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.bay12games.com/forum/index.php?topic=42702.0 Forum topic] |
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[[Category:Humor and stories]] | [[Category:Humor and stories]] | ||