The Story of Rock John Axe

[RockJohnAxe]

The Brother Axe’s



RockJohn Axe was born in the Mountain City of Rahldune. His Father was the Great Muldroy Axe, Captain of the Axe Brigades.  RockJohn had a brother named Axeton Von Axe.  Axeton is about 4 Human Years older than Rockjohn.

One Day After RockJohn's 8th Birthday a Large Human Army attacked The Dwarven people of Rhaldune.  They catapulted the Mountain and fought against the Dwarves but were eventually Flanked by Muldroy and his Axe Brigades and every last Human was Slain.

Several days Later a Vicious Storm Rolled in. The Rain Water Started to Build up within The Cracked Mountain Walls. The Entire Mountain City broke apart due the Damage and water build up.  During the Chaos inside the Mountain, Rockjohn and Several other Dwarves fell through the floor plummeting into some kind of Underground River.  Axeton jumped in after RockJohn and saved him from Drowning. The two washed up on a Riverbed in just enough time to see their entire Mountain Home crumble in upon itself.

The Two Brothers survived for Several Months afterward mostly living off berries or fruit or wild animal.  Several times they found Deer, what a good meal that was.  The Two traveled quite a distance before discovering a large Human City.  They stole many things here and there from the Humans, anything to help them survive.  The Humans caught onto this and trapped them in the Act.  The Two Brothers were brought to internment camps where they were used as Slaves to Mine Minerals.

The Two were poorly fed and worked to the Bone for almost a Year.  This kind of Controlled Torture created a deep hatred for Humans in Both of the Brothers.  One night a slave informed them of a plan to break out the next day. The next day Fate shined on them.   The Slaves started a huge uproar against the guards.  Most of the Slaves were slain but the distraction was more than enough for Rockjohn and Axeton and several others to escape the Mine forever.

After traveling a safe distance all the Escapees stopped and rested.  It turns out two of them are from the same Crew aboard a Ship.  They extended an invitation to the Brothers who decided to go.  What else could they do with nothing but tattered Rags and empty Belly’s? They traveled for hours until finally coming upon the Ocean. Staring out from atop a large hill they could see The Ship in the Water.

The First thing the Brothers Noticed when boarding the boat was the lack of Humans.  The Crew was comprised off all sorts of creatures ranging from lizardmen to Orcs to Gnomes even!  Until now there were no Dwarves sadly. After some introductions with the crew the Captain came out of his Quarters.  He eyes the new Dwarves and laughs with his returned crewmembers.  The Captain welcomes the Dwarves and gives them credit for helping save some of his Crew.  The Captain explains to the Brothers that they are pirates but they have a special code of honor.  The World is Cruel and the gods have forsaken us.  The Captains words are not only convincing but also very understanding.  It was like he had a Golden Tongue Hidden behind his Blackened Teeth and knotted Beard.  His knowledge of the Outside world far surpassed anything the Brothers could even Dream.  Fueled by a newly found Anger and Hatred for the World, The Brothers Very Willingly Joined The Pirates.

The Brothers traveled the Seas for 5 Years with the Pirates.  They raided many port towns and fought dozens of battles against Militia and other Pirates.  Life at Sea was exciting, dangerous and demanding.  Rockjohn really felt like he earned his spot on the Boat.  Rockjohn and Axeton both decided to dedicate themselves to Mastering Axes in memory of their Father, Muldroy, Captain of the Axe Brigades.  Rockjohn also became extremely skilled with Muskets and other types of Gun-Powder Rifles while Axeton spent many hours working with the Steel smith crafting weapons and armor in the Belly of the Ship.

Another Year passes; it’s been a total of 6 with the Pirates now.  Rockjohn is no longer the Dwarfling he was when he first joined The Crew.  Growing Older and wiser Rockjohn started to Dream of a Different Life. Sure being a Pirate was fun and exhilarating but it just wasn’t him.  The Hatred and Anger dwelling inside him has long since been quelled by all the lives Taken and blood spilled.  Rockjohn and Axeton both agreed they have learned all they can here and it was time to Move on.  They explained it to the Captain who understood completely but was sad too lose some of his Best Mates.  The next time the Ship docked the Brothers took leave.

The Brothers looked at each other and tried to decide what to do now.  They both expressed interest in two completely different things.  Axeton wanted to return to where Rahldune was hoping that the City might be rebuilt, while Rockjohn didn’t want to go back.  He felt ashamed for letting his Hatred control his actions for so long.  That Night Rockjohn had a dream about his father and stories his father would tell him about when he Trained with The Brothers of Faith.  When Rockjohn Woke up his mind was already made up.  He told Axeton his plan about training with The Brothers of Faith and gave his farewells but not good byes.  Axeton headed to Rahldune while Rockjohn headed to Zenikal the Main City of the Brotherhood of Faith.

It took Rockjohn about 2 weeks to reach Zenikal.  When he arrived he quickly realized that this was a mostly Human City.  This had discouraged Rockjohn at first but he quickly learned that these were very kind people.  Apparently not all Humans are Heartless Monsters.  This was a Great Lesson to Rockjohn, one that he would never forget.  Rockjohn met with a High Priest and asked if he could Train.  At first the High priest was going to Deny the Dwarf but he noticed the Mark of the Axe Family on Rockjohn’s Arm.  The High Priest Spoke stories of his Father and his Great deeds as if he himself knew The Great Dwarf.

Rockjohn Trained with the Brothers of Faith for 12 long Years.  He spent countless days reading every book their grand library had to offer.  He trained endlessly to Master Holy Magic and its Divine Powers.  During which time he continued to Train with his Hand Axes and Muskets.  He learnt ways to keep a clear mind in the most hectic of situations and fully began to realize the Power of Life.  Rockjohn enjoyed Helping People, it made him feel right but he realized some people still deserved death, and this was a line he fully understood when to cross.

It’s been almost 20 long Years since Rockjohn’s entire world literally crumbled before him.  With his Training Nearing Completion Rockjohn’s mind has become increasingly cluttered with thoughts of his family, his brother and his Home or what’s left of it.  On his Last day the High Priest grants him a Sigil of Faith, proving his Mastery of the Holy Arts and his Alliance with the Brotherhood of Faith.  After Many Thanks and Praises Rockjohn was off onto Rahldune!

The Next several weeks seemed like the longest weeks of Rockjohn’s life.  Recognizing childhood memories along the way made Rockjohn even more excited. His pace quickened with each new sighting.  He rounded the last hill peering across the valley at the Mountain where Ralhdune used to be and very much to his surprise he saw a brand new Grand Entrance Way Carved into the Face of the not so large Mountain. An over-whelming feeling of happiness filled Rockjohn’s entire Body.  He didn’t stop running for a second, rushing the gate with every ounce of strength. Tears almost forming in his eyes as he neared the New Entrance way.

Rockjohn rushed through the entranceway.  The Guards didn’t even flinch because he was a Dwarf of coarse.  The Passages and Corridors were very different, the Layout completely redone.  Nothing was the way he remembered it.  A Great sadness filled his heart.  How would I ever find my Family?  After almost an hour of aimlessly wandering hoping for a familiar face or Shop he found nothing.  Just when he was about to give up and sit on a random bench what did he see?  A Familiar Dwarf banging away on an Anvil with a smithing hammer. It was Axeton; albeit a much older Axeton, but then again I guess even Rockjohn had changed greatly since their last time together.

Rockjohn rushed over and gave his brother a Hug.  Axeton instantly recognized Rockjohn and was happy beyond all belief.  For he had thought Rockjohn died many years ago.  The two brothers spend the next few hours catching up and swapping stories.  Axeton explains the fate of their Parents to Rockjohn.  Muldroy sacrifice his life to save hundreds of Dwarves and their mother died of an Illness about 2 Years ago.  News of his parents passing really damped Rockjohn’s Spirit.  The two visited the statue the city built to Honor Muldroy’s Brave Sacrifice.  Then they visited their mothers Grave.  Rockjohn Realized he had nothing left here.  Nothing brought back memories and none of their friends or family survived that Tragic Day.

The two Brothers Decided together to Start a new Life away from the horrors of their past.  A Fresh beginning in new lands, nothing ever sounded better.  The two Packed Their bags that Night and Started Their New Journey to Their New Life.

After a few Years of Traveling the World Spreading good and Defeating Evil Rockjohn and Axeton Eventually Settled Down in a Friendly Human City.  Rockjohn opened up his own Bar/Ale House while Axeton opened his own Smithery.  These Goods times lasted for about a Year before a Warlord named Pyrix Flameswath came and took over the City.  He Slew the King right off the Throne and Claimed Kingship over the City.  He also renamed the City Phenroost.  There was a very short-lived Rebellion but the rebels were quickly slain.  This was the Beginning of the Phoenix Nation.  The Brothers didn’t care too much for Human Politics and went about their Lives as Usual.  Phenroost grew exponentially for several years and the Brother’s Business’s Prospered Greatly during this time.

A Dark Shadow Slowly crept over the land.  One day Several Phoenix Nation Soldiers arrive at Rockjohn's Bar and Axeton’s Smithery.  The Phoenix Lord Pyrix Flameswath has forthright banned All Dwarves and Lesser Creatures from The Phoenix Nation the Guards Explain.  The Brothers among several dozen other inhabitants were thrown out and unable to return.  Their Business’s Confiscated, heck they were barely able to grab their personal belongings before being ejected.

The Brothers stood outside Phenroost trying to decide what to do from here.  Little did they know they would soon meet a group of traveling heroes that would change things forever.  Soon they would be one of the Few People in the World Strong enough to Save it.

[Drace]

TOO LONG! DIDN'T READ!

[Archem]

Very.

[Bluhman]

How sad, you do not consider your creation a creative art.

[RockJohnAxe]

I couldnt find a suitable forum when i was glancing through, and i thought it was "All of all".

Sry Bluhman

Also Drace:

Thanks for such a well thought out response!

Too bad it was too Short, I Didn't Read It!

[Fisherson]

Uh.. Doesn't this belong (along with a detailed bio) in Charas Character Resource thread?