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Skyhammer Clan

Goliath Tribe • Ancient Bloodline • Starship Guardians

Overview​

The Skyhammer Clan is an ancient Goliath tribe living on Grimvar's Spine mountain. They possess unique magical abilities connected to their bloodline, including the power to operate an ancient starship. Red (Thurnok Skyhammer) is the lost prince of this clan, hidden by Twilight Company to protect him from the Eldoran Empire.

Location​

Grimvar's Spine Mountain​

  • Remote mountain location
  • Two-and-a-half-day journey to reach
  • Treacherous terrain requiring mountaineering skills
  • Cold environment (magical cloaks needed)
  • Isolated from other civilizations

The Wormhole Trials​

The "Worms Tunnel":

  • Mystical passage carved by ancient serpent
  • Reality-warping trials for bloodline verification
  • Only main Skyhammer bloodline can survive
  • Tests prove heritage and unlock abilities
  • Necessary to power the starship

History and Heritage​

Ancient Origins​

  • Pre-dates current civilizations
  • Connected to cosmic/celestial events
  • Guardians of ancient technology (starship)
  • Artistic traditions (tattoo styles)
  • Oral history and legends

The Bloodline Power​

Unique Ability:

  • Only Skyhammer bloodline can power their spacecraft
  • Knowledge lost when Red's birth parents died
  • Trials either unlock knowledge or kill pretenders
  • Passed down through main family line
  • Critical to clan's purpose and identity

Loss of Knowledge​

Tragedy:

  • Red's birth parents (Marion and Robert Cross) murdered
  • Knowledge of how bloodline power works died with them
  • Clan lost contact with hidden prince
  • Trials remain as only path to rediscovery
  • Desperate situation without heir

Leadership​

Elder Ragar​

Clan Leader:

  • Recognized Red's tattoo style matching clan traditions
  • Explained the bloodline trials
  • Believes trials will unlock knowledge or kill Red
  • Saddened by Marion and Robert's murder
  • Responsible for clan's survival

Council Structure (Implied)​

  • Elder system of governance
  • Preservation of traditions and knowledge
  • Guardianship of starship and trials
  • Isolated decision-making

The Starship​

Ancient Vessel​

Mysterious Craft:

  • Requires Skyhammer bloodline to operate
  • Purpose unclear (escape? exploration? weapon?)
  • Technology beyond current understanding
  • Central to clan's identity and purpose

Lost Operation Knowledge​

Critical Problem:

  • Method of powering ship died with Red's parents
  • Clan cannot use their most important asset
  • Trials are desperate attempt to recover knowledge
  • Without heir, ship remains dormant

Red's Heritage​

Birth and Hiding (Session 11 Revelation)​

True Identity:

  • Real Name: Thurnok Skyhammer
  • Status: Goliath prince, main bloodline
  • Parents: Marion and Robert Cross (cover names)
  • Protection: Hidden by Twilight Company from Eldoran Empire

Physical Evidence​

Red's Tattoo:

  • Style matches Skyhammer clan artistic traditions
  • Recognized immediately by Elder Ragar
  • Proof of heritage before trials
  • Connection to birth parents

Birth Name:

  • Knowledge of "Thurnok Skyhammer" helped establish identity
  • Marion and Robert told him before deaths
  • Key to clan recognition

The Trials (Session 20)​

Red's Test:

  • Entered the Worms Tunnel for trials
  • Party accompanied him through challenges
  • Solved ancient puzzles
  • Met star-touched dragon
  • Descended into chaotic village of Lakeshore Vale
  • Trials ongoing/completion status unclear

Purpose:

  • Prove Skyhammer heritage
  • Unlock bloodline power knowledge
  • Learn to power the starship
  • Or die in the attempt

Relationship with Other Powers​

Twilight Company​

Alliance:

  • Twilight Company hid Red from Eldoran Empire
  • Placed Marion and Robert as foster parents
  • Protected Skyhammer bloodline
  • Long-term strategic partnership implied

Purpose:

  • Preserve important bloodline
  • Protect from imperial persecution
  • Maintain cosmic balance (speculation)

Eldoran Empire​

Enemy:

  • Empire wants Red/Thurnok dead or controlled
  • Reason unclear (threat? resource? prophecy?)
  • Marion and Robert killed (Zeke as agent?)
  • Ongoing imperial threat to clan

Imperial Interest:

  • Why does Empire care about Goliath prince?
  • Starship technology desired?
  • Bloodline power threat to Empire?
  • Prophecy or strategic concern?

Dragons​

Connection Unclear:

  • Star-touched dragon in trials
  • Ancient cosmic entities
  • Possible historical relationship
  • Starship and dragons both cosmic-scale

Cultural Traditions​

Artistic Expression​

  • Distinctive tattoo styles
  • Recognized across generations
  • Marks of heritage and identity
  • Passed down through families

Trial System​

  • Reality-warping tests for heritage
  • Only true bloodline survives
  • Proves identity and unlocks power
  • Ancient serpent's creation

Isolation​

  • Remote mountain dwelling
  • Limited contact with outside world
  • Preservation through isolation
  • Self-sufficient community

Current Status​

Critical Situation​

Problems:

  • No heir with knowledge to power starship
  • Lost contact with hidden prince (now restored)
  • Knowledge died with Marion and Robert
  • Trials risky but only option

Hope:

  • Red/Thurnok returned (Session 17)
  • Trials underway (Session 20)
  • Bloodline preserved
  • Possible recovery of knowledge

Red's Journey​

Ongoing:

  • Trials in progress
  • Learning heritage and purpose
  • Growing into role as prince
  • Balancing adventuring party with clan duty

Starship Purpose (Speculation)​

Possible Functions​

Escape:

  • Flee apocalyptic event
  • Evacuation from cosmic threat
  • Survival of clan/species

Exploration:

  • Cosmic travel and discovery
  • Contact with other worlds
  • Ancient celestial missions

Weapon:

  • Defense against cosmic threats
  • Tool against dragons or other entities
  • Strategic deterrent

Unknown:

  • Purpose lost to time
  • Multiple functions
  • Activated only in specific circumstances

Significance​

To Red's Character Arc​

  • True identity beyond pacifist cleric
  • Prince with cosmic destiny
  • Responsibility to preserve bloodline
  • Choice between party and clan duty

To Campaign​

  • Cosmic-scale implications
  • Ancient technology and powers
  • Conflict with Eldoran Empire
  • Connection to larger cosmic events

To Themes​

  • Heritage vs. Choice: Born prince, chose cleric
  • Destiny: Prophecy and bloodline
  • Power: Ancient abilities and responsibilities
  • Identity: Thurnok vs. Red, prince vs. adventurer

Mysteries​

Unanswered Questions​

  • Why does Eldoran Empire fear/want Skyhammer bloodline?
  • What is starship's true purpose?
  • What happened to rest of main bloodline?
  • Are there other hidden Skyhammer descendants?
  • What do trials actually unlock?
  • Connection to dragons and cosmic entities?

Future Implications​

  • Will Red master starship?
  • Can clan survive without their ship?
  • Will Empire attack clan directly?
  • What role does starship play in larger campaign?
  • Red/Thurnok Skyhammer - Lost prince
  • Elder Ragar - Clan leader
  • Marion and Robert Cross - Red's murdered parents
  • Roscoe - Twilight Company agent who revealed truth
  • Zeke - Possibly involved in parents' murder

Key Sessions​

  • Session 11: Red's true heritage revealed by Roscoe
  • Session 17: Party meets Elder Ragar, learns about trials and starship
  • Session 20: Red enters Worms Tunnel for trials

Geographic Features​

  • Grimvar's Spine: Mountain home
  • The Worms Tunnel: Trial passage
  • Lakeshore Vale: Village within trial space
  • Starship Location: Presumably at clan settlement

"Only someone of the Skyhammer bloodline can power our spacecraft. The knowledge of how this works was lost when your parents died. The trials will either unlock this knowledge or kill you in the attempt." - Elder Ragar, Session 17