Durin
Durin the Deathless
Race: Dwarf
Title: Founder of the Deep Halls
Allegiance: Durin’s Folk
Era: First Awakening
Durin the Deathless is remembered as the First King of the Dwarves and the ancestor of all who delve the deep stone. Awakening alone in the frozen north, Durin wandered the world until he found a valley of still water and echoing rock. There, beneath the mountains, he carved the first great halls, laying the foundations of a realm that would outlast ages.
Durin’s reign marked the beginning of Dwarven mastery over stone, metal, and hidden wealth. His people learned the secrets of the earth—how to raise unbreakable walls, shape living rock, and draw rare metals from the deepest veins. Even after his passing, the Dwarves believed Durin never truly left them. When a king arose who bore his spirit and strength, they said simply: “Durin has returned.”
Through war, exile, and long decline, Durin’s name remained a rallying cry among the Dwarves. To follow Durin’s path is to value endurance over haste, memory over glory, and survival over conquest. In times of rebuilding, his legacy guides those who seek to reclaim lost halls and restore ancient power beneath the mountains.
Traits (Lore-based):
- Master of subterranean realms
- Builder of enduring cities
- Symbol of rebirth and continuity
- Patron of miners, smiths, and defenders
General Introduction
Mananan's Newbie Guide
Tallica's Newbie Guide Part One
Tallica's Newbie Guide Part Two
Auraya's Starting Illyriad
City Settlement and Sovereignty
Skint Jagblade's The Basics of City Placement
Auraya's Teleport vs Exodus
GM Stromcrow's Guide to Tenaril
Cerex Flikex' Guide to Exodus
Vanerin's Guide to the Magical 7-food Mountain
Pink Camo's Terraforming for Cheapskates
Mara Zia's Guide to Sovereignty
Gathering, Crafting, and Trade
GM Luna's Guide to Gathering
Salarius' Crafting Guide
GM Luna's Crafting
Lissilene's So You Want to Learn to Craft?
GM Luna's Trading in Illyriad (for Dummies)
Vanerin's I've Been Robbed
Armies and Combat
Admin's Armies in Illyriad
Fluffy's Everything you Need to Know About Commanders
Innoble's Advanced Battle Calc
Solanar's Six Cities in Three Weeks
Ladyluvs' video How to Siege
NPC Combat and Miscellanous
Admin's Bestiary
Mananan's NPC Difficulty Guide
Ubluntu's Link to the Fortune Teller