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Dranan Ironhammer
”Ye ever play a game o’ chess against Sneeble? Don’t know who the heck taught ‘im, but that rat’s a downright Grandmaster!”
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Category Info Age 280 Race Dwarf Gender Male Occupation Lunatic ”Steel and Service.”
- Motto of House Ironhammer, translated from Dwarvish
Mining Tragedy and Skysteel Mishap
Dranan Ironhammer, the less fortunate twin brother of Squall’s esteemed mayor Duvir, toiled as a miner in the Skysteel mines. Fate took a cruel turn when an explosion rocked the mines, leaving Dranan with a thick shard of Skysteel wedged in his frontal lobe. The severity of the injury necessitated immediate surgery, and the only option available was Tana’s father, Harlan, an established alchemist with limited training in surgery. Harlan’s surgery was a success in saving Dranan’s life, but the Skysteel shard left a permanent mark on his mental faculties. Dranan now found himself mentally impaired, gibbering nonsense and attaching himself to a pet rat named Sneeble. Despite his impaired state, Dranan’s unique form of madness revealed itself in his extreme out-of-the-box thinking, transforming him into an artisan with a penchant for the unconventional.
Duvir’s Involvement
Duvir, haunted by the guilt of causing the accident through increased quotas in Dranan’s mine section, took responsibility for his brother’s well-being. He paid for Dranan’s house and ensured his comfort, allowing him to live a relatively stable life despite his mental condition. However, Duvir chose to bear the burden of guilt silently, distancing himself from the town’s memory of their familial connection. The once-close brothers became strangers, their bond overshadowed by the tragedy Duvir believed he had caused.
Dranan’s Eclectic Workshop
In the heart of Squall, Dranan resides in an eclectic workshop filled with the remnants of his explosive and creative endeavors. While his madness renders him incapable of conventional work, Dranan’s out-of-the-box thinking has led to the creation of useful items such as dynamite and glue bombs. Despite his impaired mental state, he remains a beloved figure in Squall, known for his eccentricity and the company of his faithful companion, Sneeble.