Jormar Steinar, born 1730 AA, is a gnomish archivist and skald from the Northern League, formerly affiliated with the Skaldskolan archive.
Early Life[]
Jormar Steinar was born in 1730 to a loving family of chefs in the human city of Konungrhavn in The Northern League. As a child, he was fascinated by the stories of the skalds and bards who visited his family's tavern and restaurant, and he knew from a young age that he wanted to become one himself. He began to study the stories and songs of the skalds and bards, as well as learning to play the horn and other instruments. By the time he was a young adult, he had become a skilled skald and bard, known for his stories and songs about the history and legends of Gerudia. He joined the Skaldskolan Archives as a Skald Priest.
Adventures as Skald[]
Jormar's thirst for adventure led him to leave Konungrhavn and travel the world, seeking out new stories and songs to add to his repertoire. He went into the dwarven ruins of the Serpentspine Mountains, where he discovered ancient tales of the dwarves and their battles against the orcs. He traveled far north into the frozen wastes, where he searched for traces of both life and the frost giants. He made various travels through Cannor and the Empire of Anbennar, where he learned of the stories of the great kings and queens of old, as well as the wars and conflicts that shaped those lands.
Despite his many adventures, Jormar is not just a mere storyteller, but also a great chef and is well-known for his culinary skills and recipes. However, his cooking style is not appreciated outside of Gerudia, often being considered bland, uninspired and downright offensive by other cultures.
Life as Chronicler[]
After many years of traveling and adventuring, Jormar decided to retire from the life of a skald and was recruited as a chronicler in the Order of Chroniclers. He settled in The Bilge in Anbenncóst and began to write down the stories and songs he had collected over the years, as well as to research and document the history of Gerudia and the world. He is a respected scholar and historian, known for his accurate and detailed accounts of the past. While writing "Corin: Biography of a Legend" he allegedly became so inspired by her life that he converted to the Corinite faith to follow her example.
Esoteric and Occult Knowledge[]
In his later years, Jormar became increasingly interested in the occult and esoteric knowledge. He spends much of his time researching ancient texts and legends, and is convinced that there are powerful and ancient secrets hidden in the world, and that they are being kept hidden by powerful conspiracies. He is known for his controversial theories, and many have dismissed him as a crank. However, his reputation as a reliable historian and his extensive research makes it difficult to dismiss his claims outright.
Notable Works[]
Jormar Steinar's most notable works as a chronicler and historian include:
- "What You Have Available" Gerudian Cookbook detailing classic Gerudian dishes.
- "The Serpentspine Chronicles," a detailed account of Jormar's adventures in the dwarven ruins of the Serpentspine Mountains, including descriptions of ancient artifacts and lost technologies.
- "Frozen Legends," a collection of stories and legends from the far north, including accounts of the mysterious and powerful beings that dwell in the frozen wastes.
- "The Chronicles of Cannor," a comprehensive history of the land and people of Cannor, including accounts of the various conflicts and struggles that have shaped the region.
- "Empire of Shadows," a study of the history and politics of the Empire of Anbennar, including accounts of the various intrigues and conspiracies that shaped the modern day Empire.
- "Corin: Biography of a Legend," a complete and definite biography on Corin as a human being, and her life before and during her awakening as an Avatar.
- Although not affiliated with the Order of Chroniclers, his essay "On The Divergences" has seen rising discourse amongst those often considered "conspiracy-theorists".