Gorim Oakbane
Gorim Oakbane
Gorim Oakbane was not born into an ordinary life. He came into the world amid the ancient trees of Perrigor Forest, a realm where magic and nature intertwined in ways few could comprehend. The forest itself was a living tapestry, its towering oak trees whispering secrets through their rustling leaves and its moss-covered ground shimmering with a subtle, ethereal glow. The air was rich with the scent of earth and enchantment, and the forest’s magic seemed to seep into every crevice of life.
From a young age, Gorim’s family had lived in harmony with the forest. His people, the Oakbane clan, were revered among the dwarves for their deep connection to Perrigor. They were artisans and warriors, skilled in crafting weapons and tools from the forest's enchanted materials, all while respecting its ancient laws. Gorim's father, Thrain Oakbane, was a master blacksmith whose works were said to be blessed by the forest spirits themselves.
Gorim, however, felt a stronger pull to the forest than most. As a child, he would wander the woods for hours, listening to the voices of the trees and speaking with the woodland creatures as though they were old friends. His affinity for the mystical side of Perrigor became apparent when he began to uncover hidden groves and forgotten glades that even the oldest clan members had never seen.
His life took a dramatic turn when, during a fateful night, a dark force began to plague Perrigor. An ancient malevolent entity, awakened from its slumber, sought to corrupt the forest and turn its magic into a tool of destruction. The Oakbane clan rallied to defend their home, and Gorim, though still young, joined the fight with unmatched courage.
The battle was fierce, and despite their best efforts, the darkness overwhelmed them. In the midst of the conflict, Gorim was mortally wounded and fell beneath the malevolent shadow. As he lay dying, the once vibrant forest seemed to lose its light, its magic darkened by the encroaching evil.
But Perrigor was not a place to be easily vanquished. As Gorim’s spirit began to depart, a forest spirit, an ancient guardian of Perrigor’s magic, intervened. This spirit, whose form was a blend of intertwining vines and shimmering light, was moved by Gorim’s bravery and love for the forest. In a ritual of profound magic, the spirit wove Gorim’s essence back into the land, reviving him with a gift of the forest’s own vitality.
As Gorim Oakbane lay mortally wounded, the forest of Perrigor was ravaged by an ancient malevolent spirit. The darkness twisted the vibrant land into a corrupted wasteland. Despite the Oakbane clan’s valiant efforts, the malevolent force seemed unstoppable.
Amid this chaos, Elyndor, an ancient forest spirit embodying the essence of Perrigor, intervened. Elyndor, a being of intertwining vines and shimmering light, was deeply moved by Gorim's bravery. The guardian knew that simply expelling the evil would not suffice; the forest needed to be healed from within.
Elyndor performed a profound ritual, drawing upon the heart of Perrigor’s magic. The guardian purified the corrupted land with streams of luminous energy, restoring its vitality. Then, Elyndor enveloped Gorim in a cocoon of verdant light, weaving the forest’s essence into his being and reviving him with the land’s renewed magic.
With Gorim’s return, now a conduit of the forest’s power, he led a final stand against the malevolent spirit. The combined strength of the forest’s renewed vitality and Gorim’s leadership drove the evil entity back into the abyss.
Perrigor began to heal, and Gorim, forever changed by the forest’s magic, took on the role of its guardian. His revival symbolized the forest’s resilience and enduring spirit, bound together in a harmonious balance.
When Gorim awoke, he was changed. His once ordinary dwarven appearance now bore an ethereal quality, with eyes that glowed faintly like the moonlit leaves and a presence that seemed to hum with the forest’s ancient power. He felt a deeper connection to Perrigor than ever before, and the forest’s magic flowed through him as if he were a living extension of its will.
As the years passed, Gorim became a guardian of Perrigor, using his newfound abilities to protect and heal the forest. His role was no longer limited to that of a warrior or craftsman; he had become a bridge between the mystical and the mundane. His presence in the forest was a symbol of hope and resilience, a living testament to the bond between the Oakbane clan and the enchanted realm they called home.
In time, Gorim’s story became a legend among his people, a tale of valor and mysticism intertwined with the fate of Perrigor itself. The forest’s magic had not only saved him but had transformed him into something greater—forever bound to the land he loved so dearly.
Population Requirments
| City | Pop Required | Avarage Pop/City | City | Pop Required | Avarage Pop/City | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 659.550 | 31.407 | |
| 2 | 450 | 450 | 23 | 701.550 | 31.889 | |
| 3 | 2.000 | 1000 | 24 | 744.550 | 32.372 | |
| 4 | 5.000 | 1.667 | 25 | 788.550 | 32.856 | |
| 5 | 10.000 | 2.500 | 26 | 833.550 | 33.342 | |
| 6 | 20.000 | 4.000 | 27 | 879.550 | 33.829 | |
| 7 | 40.000 | 6.667 | 28 | 926.550 | 34.317 | |
| 8 | 75.000 | 10.714 | 29 | 974.550 | 34.805 | |
| 9 | 130.000 | 16.250 | 30 | 1.023.550 | 35.295 | |
| 10 | 233.550 | 25.950 | 31 | 1.073.550 | 35.785 | |
| 11 | 263.550 | 26.355 | 32 | 1.124.550 | 36.276 | |
| 12 | 294.550 | 26.777 | 33 | 1.176.550 | 36.767 | |
| 13 | 326.550 | 27.213 | 34 | 1.229.550 | 37.259 | |
| 14 | 359.550 | 27.658 | 35 | 1.283.550 | 37.751 | |
| 15 | 393.550 | 28.111 | 36 | 1.338.550 | 38.244 | |
| 16 | 428.550 | 28.570 | 37 | 1.394.550 | 38.738 | |
| 17 | 464.550 | 29.034 | 38 | 1.451.550 | 39.231 | |
| 18 | 501.550 | 29.503 | 39 | 1.509.550 | 39.725 | |
| 19 | 539.550 | 29.975 | 40 | 1.568.550 | 40.219 | |
| 20 | 578.550 | 30.450 | 41 | 1.628.550 | 40.714 | |
| 21 | 618.550 | 30.928 | 42 | 1.689.550 | 41.209 |