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	Fyreslayers are divided into clans known as lodges. At the top is the Runefather, patriarch of the lodge, and directly below him are the Runesons, his many children who compete with each-other in hopes of proving themselves a worthy heir. A Runefather will typically have a dozen or so children over his lifetime, though the especially fertile Runefather of the Vostarg lodge has sired over fifty Runesons. Only one Runeson may inherit the title of Runefather, though there are many cases of Runesons splitting off with their supporters to become Runefathers of their own lodges. The badge of office of the Runefather is the latchkey grandaxe, a weapon that also serves as the key to the central Ur-Gold magmavault. Upon ascending to the rank of Runefather, it is customary for said Guardian to take up the surname of Grimnir alongside their birth name, marking them out as carrying on the sacred lineage of their deity (eg. Bael-Grimnir, Runefather of the Vostarg Lodge). The bodyguards of the Runefather, his Runesons and other family members are the Hearthguard Berzerkers, the elite of the Fyreslayers.		Fyreslayers are divided into clans known as lodges. At the top is the Runefather, patriarch of the lodge, and directly below him are the Runesons, his many children who compete with each-other in hopes of proving themselves a worthy heir. A Runefather will typically have a dozen or so children over his lifetime, though the especially fertile Runefather of the Vostarg lodge has sired over fifty Runesons. Only one Runeson may inherit the title of Runefather, though there are many cases of Runesons splitting off with their supporters to become Runefathers of their own lodges. The badge of office of the Runefather is the latchkey grandaxe, a weapon that also serves as the key to the central Ur-Gold magmavault. Upon ascending to the rank of Runefather, it is customary for said Guardian to take up the surname of Grimnir alongside their birth name, marking them out as carrying on the sacred lineage of their deity (eg. Bael-Grimnir, Runefather of the Vostarg Lodge). The bodyguards of the Runefather, his Runesons and other family members are the Hearthguard Berzerkers, the elite of the Fyreslayers.

	[[File:FyreslayerFuneral.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|They are big on ceremony]]		[[File:FyreslayerFuneral.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|They are big on ceremony...but not clothing.]]

	Ur-Gold is handled by the Zharrgrim Priesthood, the religious caste of the Fyreslayers. Although having a dozen different ranks, the only ones elaborated in the tabletop are the Auric Runemaster, head of the priesthood and crafter of the Ur-Gold runes, and the Auric Runesmiters, who are in charge of the rituals of hammering said runes into the Fyreslayers. Ur-Gold has an addictive quality, and putting too many runes into one duardin can kill them, so the Zharrgrim priests have the important role of making sure every Fyreslayer has his fair share but doesn't take more than he can handle. In addition, the Zharrgrim Priesthood are also in charge of filtering out Ur-Gold from the regular gold. Lastly, there is the Auric Flamekeepers, whose main task is to oversee the funerary rites of the Lodge (which of course involves cremation), as well the [[Apothecary\|extraction of Ur Gold runes from the fallen]]. Zharrgrim who do not appear on the tabletop include the Klinkin (who maintain the furnaces), the Voldrini (who use their magmic powers to carve tunnels) and the Drothnim (who raise Magmadroths from eggs). These guys are guarded by the Auric Hearthguard, who also have the job of guarding the main magma-vault that contains the Lodge's Ur-Gold hoard.		Ur-Gold is handled by the Zharrgrim Priesthood, the religious caste of the Fyreslayers. Although having a dozen different ranks, the only ones elaborated in the tabletop are the Auric Runemaster, head of the priesthood and crafter of the Ur-Gold runes, and the Auric Runesmiters, who are in charge of the rituals of hammering said runes into the Fyreslayers. Ur-Gold has an addictive quality, and putting too many runes into one duardin can kill them, so the Zharrgrim priests have the important role of making sure every Fyreslayer has his fair share but doesn't take more than he can handle. In addition, the Zharrgrim Priesthood are also in charge of filtering out Ur-Gold from the regular gold. Lastly, there is the Auric Flamekeepers, whose main task is to oversee the funerary rites of the Lodge (which of course involves cremation), as well the [[Apothecary\|extraction of Ur Gold runes from the fallen]]. Zharrgrim who do not appear on the tabletop include the Klinkin (who maintain the furnaces), the Voldrini (who use their magmic powers to carve tunnels) and the Drothnim (who raise Magmadroths from eggs). These guys are guarded by the Auric Hearthguard, who also have the job of guarding the main magma-vault that contains the Lodge's Ur-Gold hoard.

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	Fyreslayers are divided into clans known as lodges. At the top is the Runefather, patriarch of the lodge, and directly below him are the Runesons, his many children who compete with each-other in hopes of proving themselves a worthy heir. A Runefather will typically have a dozen or so children over his lifetime, though the especially fertile Runefather of the Vostarg lodge has sired over fifty Runesons. Only one Runeson may inherit the title of Runefather, though there are many cases of Runesons splitting off with their supporters to become Runefathers of their own lodges. The badge of office of the Runefather is the latchkey grandaxe, a weapon that also serves as the key to the central Ur-Gold magmavault. Upon ascending to the rank of Runefather, it is customary for said Guardian to take up the surname of Grimnir alongside their birth name, marking them out as carrying on the sacred lineage of their deity (eg. Bael-Grimnir, Runefather of the Vostarg Lodge). The bodyguards of the Runefather, his Runesons and other family members are the Hearthguard Berzerkers, the elite of the Fyreslayers.		Fyreslayers are divided into clans known as lodges. At the top is the Runefather, patriarch of the lodge, and directly below him are the Runesons, his many children who compete with each-other in hopes of proving themselves a worthy heir. A Runefather will typically have a dozen or so children over his lifetime, though the especially fertile Runefather of the Vostarg lodge has sired over fifty Runesons. Only one Runeson may inherit the title of Runefather, though there are many cases of Runesons splitting off with their supporters to become Runefathers of their own lodges. The badge of office of the Runefather is the latchkey grandaxe, a weapon that also serves as the key to the central Ur-Gold magmavault. Upon ascending to the rank of Runefather, it is customary for said Guardian to take up the surname of Grimnir alongside their birth name, marking them out as carrying on the sacred lineage of their deity (eg. Bael-Grimnir, Runefather of the Vostarg Lodge). The bodyguards of the Runefather, his Runesons and other family members are the Hearthguard Berzerkers, the elite of the Fyreslayers.

	[[File:FyreslayerFuneral.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px]]		[[File:FyreslayerFuneral.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|They are big on ceremony]]

	Ur-Gold is handled by the Zharrgrim Priesthood, the religious caste of the Fyreslayers. Although having a dozen different ranks, the only ones elaborated in the tabletop are the Auric Runemaster, head of the priesthood and crafter of the Ur-Gold runes, and the Auric Runesmiters, who are in charge of the rituals of hammering said runes into the Fyreslayers. Ur-Gold has an addictive quality, and putting too many runes into one duardin can kill them, so the Zharrgrim priests have the important role of making sure every Fyreslayer has his fair share but doesn't take more than he can handle. In addition, the Zharrgrim Priesthood are also in charge of filtering out Ur-Gold from the regular gold. Lastly, there is the Auric Flamekeepers, whose main task is to oversee the funerary rites of the Lodge (which of course involves cremation), as well the [[Apothecary\|extraction of Ur Gold runes from the fallen]]. Zharrgrim who do not appear on the tabletop include the Klinkin (who maintain the furnaces), the Voldrini (who use their magmic powers to carve tunnels) and the Drothnim (who raise Magmadroths from eggs). These guys are guarded by the Auric Hearthguard, who also have the job of guarding the main magma-vault that contains the Lodge's Ur-Gold hoard.		Ur-Gold is handled by the Zharrgrim Priesthood, the religious caste of the Fyreslayers. Although having a dozen different ranks, the only ones elaborated in the tabletop are the Auric Runemaster, head of the priesthood and crafter of the Ur-Gold runes, and the Auric Runesmiters, who are in charge of the rituals of hammering said runes into the Fyreslayers. Ur-Gold has an addictive quality, and putting too many runes into one duardin can kill them, so the Zharrgrim priests have the important role of making sure every Fyreslayer has his fair share but doesn't take more than he can handle. In addition, the Zharrgrim Priesthood are also in charge of filtering out Ur-Gold from the regular gold. Lastly, there is the Auric Flamekeepers, whose main task is to oversee the funerary rites of the Lodge (which of course involves cremation), as well the [[Apothecary\|extraction of Ur Gold runes from the fallen]]. Zharrgrim who do not appear on the tabletop include the Klinkin (who maintain the furnaces), the Voldrini (who use their magmic powers to carve tunnels) and the Drothnim (who raise Magmadroths from eggs). These guys are guarded by the Auric Hearthguard, who also have the job of guarding the main magma-vault that contains the Lodge's Ur-Gold hoard.

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	The Necroquake would prove to be a tough time for the Fyreslayers, however. The repeated failed sieges during the Age of Chaos meant the outside of many Magmaholds were mass-graves, ripe to be resurrected as undead armies, and the lava-moats and walls that protected them didn't do a good job of stopping Nighthaunts that are flying and intangiable. Thankfully [[Teclis]] has put a stop to this.		The Necroquake would prove to be a tough time for the Fyreslayers, however. The repeated failed sieges during the Age of Chaos meant the outside of many Magmaholds were mass-graves, ripe to be resurrected as undead armies, and the lava-moats and walls that protected them didn't do a good job of stopping Nighthaunts that are flying and intangiable. Thankfully [[Teclis]] has put a stop to this.

	===~~Age~~ of Beasts===		===Era of Beasts===
	Grungni's return to the public eye has been controversial among Fyreslayers, some respecting him for being a kin of Grimnir and others seeing him as a coward and a traitor for not fighting during the Age of Chaos. In addition, the prospect of Duardin reunification Grungni promotes is itself controversial, many Fyreslayers looking down on the Kharadron Overlords for their atheism and wanting no relationship between them beyond business, whilst the Kharadron see the Fyreslayers as backwards rustic nut jobs so lost in their zealotry to obtain Ur Gold and bring back Grimnir that they were willing to sometimes work with Chaos, something even the opportunistic Kharadron would rather die than undertake given their society's origins in the Age of Chaos.		Grungni's return to the public eye has been controversial among Fyreslayers, some respecting him for being a kin of Grimnir and others seeing him as a coward and a traitor for not fighting during the Age of Chaos. In addition, the prospect of Duardin reunification Grungni promotes is itself controversial, many Fyreslayers looking down on the Kharadron Overlords for their atheism and wanting no relationship between them beyond business, whilst the Kharadron see the Fyreslayers as backwards rustic nut jobs so lost in their zealotry to obtain Ur Gold and bring back Grimnir that they were willing to sometimes work with Chaos, something even the opportunistic Kharadron would rather die than undertake given their society's origins in the Age of Chaos.

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	===Age of Beasts===		===Age of Beasts===
	Grungni's return to the public eye has been controversial among Fyreslayers, some respecting him for being a kin of Grimnir and others seeing him as a coward and a traitor for not fighting during the Age of Chaos. In addition, the prospect of Duardin reunification Grungni promotes is itself controversial, many Fyreslayers looking down on the Kharadron Overlords for their atheism and wanting no relationship between them beyond business, whilst the Kharadron see the Fyreslayers as backwards rustic nut jobs so lost in their zealotry to obtain Ur Gold and bring back Grimnir that they were willing to sometimes work with Chaos, something even the opportunistic Kharadron would rather die than undertake given their society's origins.		Grungni's return to the public eye has been controversial among Fyreslayers, some respecting him for being a kin of Grimnir and others seeing him as a coward and a traitor for not fighting during the Age of Chaos. In addition, the prospect of Duardin reunification Grungni promotes is itself controversial, many Fyreslayers looking down on the Kharadron Overlords for their atheism and wanting no relationship between them beyond business, whilst the Kharadron see the Fyreslayers as backwards rustic nut jobs so lost in their zealotry to obtain Ur Gold and bring back Grimnir that they were willing to sometimes work with Chaos, something even the opportunistic Kharadron would rather die than undertake given their society's origins in the Age of Chaos.

	Despite this political divide, the Era of the Beast has proven to be a profitable one for the Fyreslayers, as the many Dawnbringer Crusades being launched have plennty of need of mercenaries to protect them, all the better if they seek to settle in a land rich with Ur-Gold.		Despite this political divide, the Era of the Beast has proven to be a profitable one for the Fyreslayers, as the many Dawnbringer Crusades being launched have plennty of need of mercenaries to protect them, all the better if they seek to settle in a land rich with Ur-Gold.

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	===Age of Beasts===		===Age of Beasts===
	Grungni's return to the public eye has been controversial among Fyreslayers, some respecting him for being a kin of Grimnir and others seeing him as a coward and a traitor for not fighting during the Age of Chaos. In addition, the prospect of Duardin reunification Grungni promotes is itself controversial, many Fyreslayers looking down on the Kharadron Overlords for their atheism and wanting no relationship between them beyond business.		Grungni's return to the public eye has been controversial among Fyreslayers, some respecting him for being a kin of Grimnir and others seeing him as a coward and a traitor for not fighting during the Age of Chaos. In addition, the prospect of Duardin reunification Grungni promotes is itself controversial, many Fyreslayers looking down on the Kharadron Overlords for their atheism and wanting no relationship between them beyond business, whilst the Kharadron see the Fyreslayers as backwards rustic nut jobs so lost in their zealotry to obtain Ur Gold and bring back Grimnir that they were willing to sometimes work with Chaos, something even the opportunistic Kharadron would rather die than undertake given their society's origins.

	Despite this political divide, the Era of the Beast has proven to be a profitable one for the Fyreslayers, as the many Dawnbringer Crusades being launched have plennty of need of mercenaries to protect them, all the better if they seek to settle in a land rich with Ur-Gold.		Despite this political divide, the Era of the Beast has proven to be a profitable one for the Fyreslayers, as the many Dawnbringer Crusades being launched have plennty of need of mercenaries to protect them, all the better if they seek to settle in a land rich with Ur-Gold.

	==Ur-Gold==		==Ur-Gold==

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	{{Topquote\|Money is both the generation and corruption of purchased honor; honor is both the child and slave of potent money; the credit which honor hath lost, money hath found. When honor grew mercenary, money grew honorable. The way to be truly noble is to contemn both.\|Francis Quarles}}		{{Topquote\|Money is both the generation and corruption of purchased honor; honor is both the child and slave of potent money; the credit which honor hath lost, money hath found. When honor grew mercenary, money grew honorable. The way to be truly noble is to contemn both.\|Francis Quarles}}

	The Fyreslayers are the Duardin followers of [[Grimnir]]. They scour the realms for their precious Ur-Gold, which is also the scattered fragments of Grimnir’s corpse combined with the molten blood of a giant magma lizard godbeast. Because of this, they’re a lot more mercenary-like than their [[~~Slayers~~\|forbearers]] in the Old World. They were initially less-than-liked when they were first released (due to both their large orange mohawks and stark difference to the slayers of old), but have since then been ''grudgingly'' accepted, because what is more [[awesome]] than musclebound bearded Chads riding giant fire lizards and fighting in thongs? Not much.		The Fyreslayers are the Duardin followers of [[Grimnir]]. They scour the realms for their precious Ur-Gold, which is also the scattered fragments of Grimnir’s corpse combined with the molten blood of a giant magma lizard godbeast. Because of this, they’re a lot more mercenary-like than their [[Slayer\|forbearers]] in the Old World. They were initially less-than-liked when they were first released (due to both their large orange mohawks and stark difference to the slayers of old), but have since then been ''grudgingly'' accepted, because what is more [[awesome]] than musclebound bearded Chads riding giant fire lizards and fighting in thongs? Not much.

	==History==		==History==

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	[[File:FyreslayerFuneral.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px]]		[[File:FyreslayerFuneral.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px]]

	Ur-Gold is handled by the Zharrgrim Priesthood, the religious caste of the Fyreslayers. Although having a dozen different ranks, the only ones elaborated in the tabletop are the Auric Runemaster, head of the priesthood and crafter of the Ur-Gold runes, and the Auric Runesmiters, who are in charge of the rituals of hammering said runes into the Fyreslayers. Ur-Gold has an addictive quality, and putting too many runes into one duardin can kill them, so the Zharrgrim priests have the important role of making sure every Fyreslayer has his fair share but doesn't take more than he can handle. In addition, the Zharrgrim Priesthood are also in charge of filtering out Ur-Gold from the regular gold. Lastly, there is the Auric Flamekeepers, whose main task is to oversee the funerary rites of the Lodge (which of course involves cremation), as well the [[Apothecary\|extraction of Ur Gold runes from the fallen]]. These guys are guarded by the Auric Hearthguard, who also have the job of guarding the main magma-vault that contains the Lodge's Ur-Gold hoard.		Ur-Gold is handled by the Zharrgrim Priesthood, the religious caste of the Fyreslayers. Although having a dozen different ranks, the only ones elaborated in the tabletop are the Auric Runemaster, head of the priesthood and crafter of the Ur-Gold runes, and the Auric Runesmiters, who are in charge of the rituals of hammering said runes into the Fyreslayers. Ur-Gold has an addictive quality, and putting too many runes into one duardin can kill them, so the Zharrgrim priests have the important role of making sure every Fyreslayer has his fair share but doesn't take more than he can handle. In addition, the Zharrgrim Priesthood are also in charge of filtering out Ur-Gold from the regular gold. Lastly, there is the Auric Flamekeepers, whose main task is to oversee the funerary rites of the Lodge (which of course involves cremation), as well the [[Apothecary\|extraction of Ur Gold runes from the fallen]]. Zharrgrim who do not appear on the tabletop include the Klinkin (who maintain the furnaces), the Voldrini (who use their magmic powers to carve tunnels) and the Drothnim (who raise Magmadroths from eggs). These guys are guarded by the Auric Hearthguard, who also have the job of guarding the main magma-vault that contains the Lodge's Ur-Gold hoard.

	Two units exist outside of the hierarchy of the Fyreslayers: the Doomseekers and Grimwrath Berzerkers. Doomseekers are essentially oldschool Dwarf Slayers, warriors who seek to die in battle to atone for some shame. They tend to spend most of their time wandering in exile, but often ally with any nearby Fyreslayers in exchange for some fresh new Ur-Gold runes. Grimwrath Berzerkers are the greatest warriors of the Fyreslayers, having dozens of runes implanted into them, but the process of doing so tends to drive them quite mad and thus they aren't seen as fit to take command. Their axes are apparently so powerful that anybody who isn't a Grimwrath will die if they try to use them, unless you're [[Gotrek & Felix\|Gotrek]], who uses one even before having an Ur-Gold rune implanted in him because he's fucking Gotrek.		Two units exist outside of the hierarchy of the Fyreslayers: the Doomseekers and Grimwrath Berzerkers. Doomseekers are essentially oldschool Dwarf Slayers, warriors who seek to die in battle to atone for some shame. They tend to spend most of their time wandering in exile, but often ally with any nearby Fyreslayers in exchange for some fresh new Ur-Gold runes. Grimwrath Berzerkers are the greatest warriors of the Fyreslayers, having dozens of runes implanted into them, but the process of doing so tends to drive them quite mad and thus they aren't seen as fit to take command. Their axes are apparently so powerful that anybody who isn't a Grimwrath will die if they try to use them, unless you're [[Gotrek & Felix\|Gotrek]], who uses one even before having an Ur-Gold rune implanted in him because he's fucking Gotrek.

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	Ur-Gold is handled by the Zharrgrim Priesthood, the religious caste of the Fyreslayers. Although having a dozen different ranks, the only ones elaborated in the tabletop are the Auric Runemaster, head of the priesthood and crafter of the Ur-Gold runes, and the Auric Runesmiters, who are in charge of the rituals of hammering said runes into the Fyreslayers. Ur-Gold has an addictive quality, and putting too many runes into one duardin can kill them, so the Zharrgrim priests have the important role of making sure every Fyreslayer has his fair share but doesn't take more than he can handle. In addition, the Zharrgrim Priesthood are also in charge of filtering out Ur-Gold from the regular gold. Lastly, there is the Auric Flamekeepers, whose main task is to oversee the funerary rites of the Lodge (which of course involves cremation), as well the [[Apothecary\|extraction of Ur Gold runes from the fallen]]. These guys are guarded by the Auric Hearthguard, who also have the job of guarding the main magma-vault that contains the Lodge's Ur-Gold hoard.		Ur-Gold is handled by the Zharrgrim Priesthood, the religious caste of the Fyreslayers. Although having a dozen different ranks, the only ones elaborated in the tabletop are the Auric Runemaster, head of the priesthood and crafter of the Ur-Gold runes, and the Auric Runesmiters, who are in charge of the rituals of hammering said runes into the Fyreslayers. Ur-Gold has an addictive quality, and putting too many runes into one duardin can kill them, so the Zharrgrim priests have the important role of making sure every Fyreslayer has his fair share but doesn't take more than he can handle. In addition, the Zharrgrim Priesthood are also in charge of filtering out Ur-Gold from the regular gold. Lastly, there is the Auric Flamekeepers, whose main task is to oversee the funerary rites of the Lodge (which of course involves cremation), as well the [[Apothecary\|extraction of Ur Gold runes from the fallen]]. Zharrgrim who do not appear on the tabletop include the Klinkin (who maintain the furnaces), the Voldrini (who use their magmic powers to carve tunnels) and the Drothnim (who raise Magmadroths from eggs). These guys are guarded by the Auric Hearthguard, who also have the job of guarding the main magma-vault that contains the Lodge's Ur-Gold hoard.

	Two units exist outside of the hierarchy of the Fyreslayers: the Doomseekers and Grimwrath Berzerkers. Doomseekers are essentially oldschool Dwarf Slayers, warriors who seek to die in battle to atone for some shame. They tend to spend most of their time wandering in exile, but often ally with any nearby Fyreslayers in exchange for some fresh new Ur-Gold runes. Grimwrath Berzerkers are the greatest warriors of the Fyreslayers, having dozens of runes implanted into them, but the process of doing so tends to drive them quite mad and thus they aren't seen as fit to take command. Their axes are apparently so powerful that anybody who isn't a Grimwrath will die if they try to use them, unless you're [[Gotrek & Felix\|Gotrek]], who uses one even before having an Ur-Gold rune implanted in him because he's fucking Gotrek.		Two units exist outside of the hierarchy of the Fyreslayers: the Doomseekers and Grimwrath Berzerkers. Doomseekers are essentially oldschool Dwarf Slayers, warriors who seek to die in battle to atone for some shame. They tend to spend most of their time wandering in exile, but often ally with any nearby Fyreslayers in exchange for some fresh new Ur-Gold runes. Grimwrath Berzerkers are the greatest warriors of the Fyreslayers, having dozens of runes implanted into them, but the process of doing so tends to drive them quite mad and thus they aren't seen as fit to take command. Their axes are apparently so powerful that anybody who isn't a Grimwrath will die if they try to use them, unless you're [[Gotrek & Felix\|Gotrek]], who uses one even before having an Ur-Gold rune implanted in him because he's fucking Gotrek.

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	Ur-Gold was created when Grimnir's firey spirit fused with Vulcatrix's metal blood during their simultaneous death, and upon being spread across the realms this combined essence sunk underground until it merged with hidden veins of gold. The Fyreslayers believe that somewhere around five in every hundred parts of gold is Ur-Gold. Only the Zharrgrim priesthood is able to reliably tell Ur-Gold apart from regular gold, and even they have trouble explaining the differences. Although some may cite strange sheens or an invigorating smells, it really comes down to a kind of gut instinct on their part.		Ur-Gold was created when Grimnir's firey spirit fused with Vulcatrix's metal blood during their simultaneous death, and upon being spread across the realms this combined essence sunk underground until it merged with hidden veins of gold. The Fyreslayers believe that somewhere around five in every hundred parts of gold is Ur-Gold. Only the Zharrgrim priesthood is able to reliably tell Ur-Gold apart from regular gold, and even they have trouble explaining the differences. Although some may cite strange sheens or an invigorating smells, it really comes down to a kind of gut instinct on their part.

	The exact abilities given by Ur-Gold depends on what type of rune its made into. On tabletop, this manifests in six different buffs that can be applied to your Fyreslayer army depending on what rune they activate that turn. The Soulbound RPG allows you to go more granular with this, and gives you a choice of nineteen seperate runes to choose from to customize your character. Ur-Gold runes remain dormant until activated in battle, and a typical sign of them being activated is the Fyreslayer emitting smoke or sparks from his body.		The exact abilities given by Ur-Gold depends on what type of rune its made into. On tabletop, this manifests in six different buffs that can be applied to your Fyreslayer army depending on what rune they activate that turn. The Soulbound RPG allows you to go more granular with this, and gives you a choice of nineteen seperate runes to choose from to customize your character. Ur-Gold runes remain dormant until activated in battle, and a typical sign of them being activated is the Fyreslayer emitting smoke or sparks from his body.

	Some Fyreslayers get addicted to the feeling of power and divinity they gain from releasing the power of Ur-Gold. This condition is called the Glimmerlust, and the Zharrgrim priesthood take great efforts to ensure this does not become a problem by carefully rationing the supply of runes. Still, it is not unknown for some to fall entirely to Glimmerlust and become Doomvarags, madmen who slaughter their kin in order to take runes from their corpses.		Some Fyreslayers get addicted to the feeling of power and divinity they gain from releasing the power of Ur-Gold. This condition is called the Glimmerlust, and the Zharrgrim priesthood take great efforts to ensure this does not become a problem by carefully rationing the supply of runes. Still, it is not unknown for some to fall entirely to Glimmerlust and become Doomvarags, madmen who slaughter their kin in order to take runes from their corpses.

	In addition, due to Ur-Gold containing Vulcatrix's essence in addition to Grimnir's, the Zharrgrim priesthood have absorbed some of his elemental power from their constant handling of Ur-Gold, resulting in them developing abilities to manipulate fire and magma. This power was boosted further by the Necroquake, allowing the summoning of lava constructs known as Magmic Invocations. The most notable of these invocations are the Magmic Battleforges, forges that the Zharrgrim priesthood can summon from the earth. In addition to being used as a convenient way to craft runes and cremate the dead when far away from the Lodge, they can also empower the Ur-Gold runes of those fighting nearby.		In addition, due to Ur-Gold containing Vulcatrix's essence in addition to Grimnir's, the Zharrgrim priesthood have absorbed some of his elemental power from their constant handling of Ur-Gold, resulting in them developing abilities to manipulate fire and magma. This power was boosted further by the Necroquake, allowing the summoning of lava constructs known as Magmic Invocations. The most notable of these invocations are the Magmic Battleforges, forges that the Zharrgrim priesthood can summon from the earth. In addition to being used as a convenient way to craft runes and cremate the dead when far away from the Lodge, they can also empower the Ur-Gold runes of those fighting nearby.

	==Culture==		==Culture==
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	The gathering of Ur-Gold is seen as the highest religious pursuit. It is believed that when the power of Ur-Gold runes are exhausted, the energy escapes to where it will eventually coalesce back into Grimnir. As such, acquiring gold at any cost is seen as a necessary evil to allow the eventual reincarnation of their deity, and the use of runes in battle is seen as the highest form of prayer. Most outsiders don't know this secret, assuming Fyreslayers are just incredibly greedy and obsessive, since the Fyreslayers keep this information tightly guarded for fear that others will try to steal Grimnir's power for themselves. That said, the stereotype exists for a reason and some Fyreslayers really are obsessively greedy, while other Lodges are well aware of the assumptions outsiders place on their gold gathering and deliberately use it as a cover to hide their true intentions. For the gathering of Ur Gold is no mere monetary endeavor, but a religious undertaking of the highest priority, making nearly all other ethical or moral concerns secondary.		The gathering of Ur-Gold is seen as the highest religious pursuit. It is believed that when the power of Ur-Gold runes are exhausted, the energy escapes to where it will eventually coalesce back into Grimnir. As such, acquiring gold at any cost is seen as a necessary evil to allow the eventual reincarnation of their deity, and the use of runes in battle is seen as the highest form of prayer. Most outsiders don't know this secret, assuming Fyreslayers are just incredibly greedy and obsessive, since the Fyreslayers keep this information tightly guarded for fear that others will try to steal Grimnir's power for themselves. That said, the stereotype exists for a reason and some Fyreslayers really are obsessively greedy, while other Lodges are well aware of the assumptions outsiders place on their gold gathering and deliberately use it as a cover to hide their true intentions. For the gathering of Ur Gold is no mere monetary endeavor, but a religious undertaking of the highest priority, making nearly all other ethical or moral concerns secondary.

	Fyreslayers are divided into clans known as lodges. At the top is the Runefather, patriarch of the lodge, and directly below him are the Runesons, his many children who compete with each-other in hopes of proving themselves a worthy heir. A Runefather will typically have a dozen or so children over his lifetime, though the especially fertile Runefather of the Vostarg lodge has sired over fifty Runesons. Only one Runeson may inherit the title of Runefather, though there are many cases of Runesons splitting off with their supporters to become Runefathers of their own lodges. The badge of office of the Runefather is the latchkey grandaxe, a weapon that also serves as the key to the central Ur-Gold magmavault. Upon ascending to the rank of Runefather, it is customary for said Guardian to take up the surname of Grimnir alongside their birth name, marking them out as carrying on the sacred lineage of their deity (eg. Bael-Grimnir, Runefather of the Vostarg Lodge). The bodyguards of the Runefather, his Runesons and other family members are the Hearthguard Berzerkers, the elite of the Fyreslayers.		Fyreslayers are divided into clans known as lodges. At the top is the Runefather, patriarch of the lodge, and directly below him are the Runesons, his many children who compete with each-other in hopes of proving themselves a worthy heir. A Runefather will typically have a dozen or so children over his lifetime, though the especially fertile Runefather of the Vostarg lodge has sired over fifty Runesons. Only one Runeson may inherit the title of Runefather, though there are many cases of Runesons splitting off with their supporters to become Runefathers of their own lodges. The badge of office of the Runefather is the latchkey grandaxe, a weapon that also serves as the key to the central Ur-Gold magmavault. Upon ascending to the rank of Runefather, it is customary for said Guardian to take up the surname of Grimnir alongside their birth name, marking them out as carrying on the sacred lineage of their deity (eg. Bael-Grimnir, Runefather of the Vostarg Lodge). The bodyguards of the Runefather, his Runesons and other family members are the Hearthguard Berzerkers, the elite of the Fyreslayers.

	[[File:FyreslayerFuneral.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|They are big on ceremony]]		[[File:FyreslayerFuneral.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|They are big on ceremony]]

	Ur-Gold is handled by the Zharrgrim Priesthood, the religious caste of the Fyreslayers. Although having a dozen different ranks, the only ones elaborated in the tabletop are the Auric Runemaster, head of the priesthood and crafter of the Ur-Gold runes, and the Auric Runesmiters, who are in charge of the rituals of hammering said runes into the Fyreslayers. Ur-Gold has an addictive quality, and putting too many runes into one duardin can kill them, so the Zharrgrim priests have the important role of making sure every Fyreslayer has his fair share but doesn't take more than he can handle. In addition, the Zharrgrim Priesthood are also in charge of filtering out Ur-Gold from the regular gold. Lastly, there is the Auric Flamekeepers, whose main task is to oversee the funerary rites of the Lodge (which of course involves cremation), as well the [[Apothecary\|extraction of Ur Gold runes from the fallen]]. Zharrgrim who do not appear on the tabletop include the Klinkin (who maintain the furnaces), the Voldrini (who use their magmic powers to carve tunnels) and the Drothnim (who raise Magmadroths from eggs). These guys are guarded by the Auric Hearthguard, who also have the job of guarding the main magma-vault that contains the Lodge's Ur-Gold hoard.		Ur-Gold is handled by the Zharrgrim Priesthood, the religious caste of the Fyreslayers. Although having a dozen different ranks, the only ones elaborated in the tabletop are the Auric Runemaster, head of the priesthood and crafter of the Ur-Gold runes, and the Auric Runesmiters, who are in charge of the rituals of hammering said runes into the Fyreslayers. Ur-Gold has an addictive quality, and putting too many runes into one duardin can kill them, so the Zharrgrim priests have the important role of making sure every Fyreslayer has his fair share but doesn't take more than he can handle. In addition, the Zharrgrim Priesthood are also in charge of filtering out Ur-Gold from the regular gold. Lastly, there is the Auric Flamekeepers, whose main task is to oversee the funerary rites of the Lodge (which of course involves cremation), as well the [[Apothecary\|extraction of Ur Gold runes from the fallen]]. Zharrgrim who do not appear on the tabletop include the Klinkin (who maintain the furnaces), the Voldrini (who use their magmic powers to carve tunnels) and the Drothnim (who raise Magmadroths from eggs). These guys are guarded by the Auric Hearthguard, who also have the job of guarding the main magma-vault that contains the Lodge's Ur-Gold hoard.

	Two units exist outside of the hierarchy of the Fyreslayers: the Doomseekers and Grimwrath Berzerkers. Doomseekers are essentially oldschool Dwarf Slayers, warriors who seek to die in battle to atone for some shame. They tend to spend most of their time wandering in exile, but often ally with any nearby Fyreslayers in exchange for some fresh new Ur-Gold runes. Grimwrath Berzerkers are the greatest warriors of the Fyreslayers, having dozens of runes implanted into them, but the process of doing so tends to drive them quite mad and thus they aren't seen as fit to take command. Their axes are apparently so powerful that anybody who isn't a Grimwrath will die if they try to use them, unless you're [[Gotrek & Felix\|Gotrek]], who uses one even before having an Ur-Gold rune implanted in him because he's fucking Gotrek.		Two units exist outside of the hierarchy of the Fyreslayers: the Doomseekers and Grimwrath Berzerkers. Doomseekers are essentially oldschool Dwarf Slayers, warriors who seek to die in battle to atone for some shame. They tend to spend most of their time wandering in exile, but often ally with any nearby Fyreslayers in exchange for some fresh new Ur-Gold runes. Grimwrath Berzerkers are the greatest warriors of the Fyreslayers, having dozens of runes implanted into them, but the process of doing so tends to drive them quite mad and thus they aren't seen as fit to take command. Their axes are apparently so powerful that anybody who isn't a Grimwrath will die if they try to use them, unless you're [[Gotrek & Felix\|Gotrek]], who uses one even before having an Ur-Gold rune implanted in him because he's fucking Gotrek.

	===Notable Lodges===		===Notable Lodges===
	*'''Vostarg Lodge''': The largest and wealthiest of the lodges, and the only ones that still bear the name of one of the OG lodges formed in the time of Grimnir. Technically has two Runefathers, as Fjul-Grimnir (great-grandfather of the current Runefather) abandoned his post to go to [[Warhammer Underworlds\|Shadespire]], where the curse there has prevented him from dying. Part of the pro-Grungni faction of Fyreslayers.		*'''Vostarg Lodge''': The largest and wealthiest of the lodges, and the only ones that still bear the name of one of the OG lodges formed in the time of Grimnir. Technically has two Runefathers, as Fjul-Grimnir (great-grandfather of the current Runefather) abandoned his post to go to [[Warhammer Underworlds\|Shadespire]], where the curse there has prevented him from dying. Part of the pro-Grungni faction of Fyreslayers.

	*'''Greyfyrd Lodge''': The most mercenary out of all the mercenaries, the Greyfyrd lodge are constantly at war to the point where they no longer even bother to mine. Their unscrupulous nature means they're the ones most likely to be hired by non-Order factions. They reside in [[Chamon]] within the Gateswold realm nexus, a cluster of Realmgates that allow the Greyfyrd easy access to other Realms, and more importantly, ever more contracts. Guess their businesses are dying now thanks to [[Be'lakor]].		*'''Greyfyrd Lodge''': The most mercenary out of all the mercenaries, the Greyfyrd lodge are constantly at war to the point where they no longer even bother to mine. Their unscrupulous nature means they're the ones most likely to be hired by non-Order factions. They reside in [[Chamon]] within the Gateswold realm nexus, a cluster of Realmgates that allow the Greyfyrd easy access to other Realms, and more importantly, ever more contracts. Guess their businesses are dying now thanks to [[Be'lakor]].
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	*'''Hermdar Lodge''': This lodge is known for providing their services for cheap and even doing pro-bono work to liberate the oppressed. While this makes them [[This Guy]], the other lodges despise them and think of them as undercutters. After losing their Magmahold, Runefather and all his sons to the forces of Chaos, the survivors elected a new leader. Against the odds, they took back their home, swearing to never sit idly by while the forces of Chaos ravage the lands. Part of the pro-Grungni faction of the Fyreslayers.		*'''Hermdar Lodge''': This lodge is known for providing their services for cheap and even doing pro-bono work to liberate the oppressed. While this makes them [[This Guy]], the other lodges despise them and think of them as undercutters. After losing their Magmahold, Runefather and all his sons to the forces of Chaos, the survivors elected a new leader. Against the odds, they took back their home, swearing to never sit idly by while the forces of Chaos ravage the lands. Part of the pro-Grungni faction of the Fyreslayers.

	*'''Lofnir Lodge''': These pyromaniacs from Ghur worship Vulcatrix and Grimnir equally, and as such have the most Magmadroths. This trait has earned them much suspicion from other Lodges, which has turned them into bitter isolationists who are perhaps the most openly opposed to Grugni's reunification efforts.		*'''Lofnir Lodge''': These pyromaniacs from Ghur worship Vulcatrix and Grimnir equally, and as such have the most Magmadroths. This trait has earned them much suspicion from other Lodges, which has turned them into bitter isolationists who are perhaps the most openly opposed to Grugni's reunification efforts.

	*'''Unbak Lodge''': Residing in the Salamander’s Spine, this lodge is among the oldest and most skilled in rune-crafting. Though it is best known for being ground zero for Gotrek Gurnisson’s arrival in the Mortal Realms. This lodge has refused to swear loyalty to Sigmar's forces and has even been heavily implied to have sided with Chaos in the past, causing the Order of Azyr to send forces, specifically Gotrek's travel companion Maleneth, to steal their Master Rune and making Gotrek incredibly disgusted with their shameful lack of honour.		*'''Unbak Lodge''': Residing in the Salamander’s Spine, this lodge is among the oldest and most skilled in rune-crafting. Though it is best known for being ground zero for Gotrek Gurnisson’s arrival in the Mortal Realms. This lodge has refused to swear loyalty to Sigmar's forces and has even been heavily implied to have sided with Chaos in the past, causing the Order of Azyr to send forces, specifically Gotrek's travel companion Maleneth, to steal their Master Rune and making Gotrek incredibly disgusted with their shameful lack of honour.
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	*'''Gelvagd Lodge''': A more traditional warrior group residing in Azyrheim. Stoic and vindictive, they maintain [[Book of Grudges\|a record of all transgressions]] made against the Lodge in metal tablets, which are then cast into a lava moat when the grudge is settled. They hire themselves out to travelers setting out from the city. One of the Fyreslayer lodges known to oppose Grungni.		*'''Gelvagd Lodge''': A more traditional warrior group residing in Azyrheim. Stoic and vindictive, they maintain [[Book of Grudges\|a record of all transgressions]] made against the Lodge in metal tablets, which are then cast into a lava moat when the grudge is settled. They hire themselves out to travelers setting out from the city. One of the Fyreslayer lodges known to oppose Grungni.

	*'''Volturung Lodge''': The first Fyreslayers to ally with the Stormcast Eternals, they live in a mountain they’ve carved to look like Grimnir’s face and claim direct descent from the original Lodges.		*'''Volturung Lodge''': The first Fyreslayers to ally with the Stormcast Eternals, they live in a mountain they’ve carved to look like Grimnir’s face and claim direct descent from the original Lodges.

	*'''Sigyorn Lodge''': Warriors from the Forge Cities of Chamon, these duardin bear red tattoos all across their bodies and often sell their axes to Freeguild and Kharadron armies.		*'''Sigyorn Lodge''': Warriors from the Forge Cities of Chamon, these duardin bear red tattoos all across their bodies and often sell their axes to Freeguild and Kharadron armies.

	*'''Ulrung Lodge''': A wandering lodge who lost their original Shyish forges many years ago to the legions of Death. They are grim and fatalistic, marking their beards white with the ashes of their fallen brothers ala Kratos.		*'''Ulrung Lodge''': A wandering lodge who lost their original Shyish forges many years ago to the legions of Death. They are grim and fatalistic, marking their beards white with the ashes of their fallen brothers ala Kratos.