Corq Ironhide

"You don't have to be strong to be brave."
— Corq Ironhide

Basic Information¶

Full Name: Corq Ironhide
Species: Orc
Sex: Male
Age: Young Adult
Alignment: —
Occupation: Clerk and apprentice scholar at the Dhamarath General Store, adventurer
Residence: Agrovionimb
Affiliations: The Dhamarath General Store, Agrovionimb, Central Swamp Expedition

Appearance¶

Corq is an unusually frail orc, possessing none of the imposing physique his surname would suggest. He is thin, physically weak, and often appears somewhat delicate by orcish standards. Despite his sickly constitution, his eyes are bright with curiosity and intelligence, and he almost always carries books, notes, or writing materials with him.

Biography¶

Corq was born with a weak and sickly body. His parents, both merchants, devoted themselves to protecting him from the dangers of the world and raised him in an environment of constant care and supervision. Because of his frailty, he spent much of his youth indoors, where he developed a love of books and learning.

As he grew older, Corq's innate arcane talents began to manifest. While this initially alarmed his parents, they eventually accepted his interest in magic, albeit cautiously. They supplied him only with harmless or carefully selected spell scrolls, encouraging his studies while trying to shield him from anything they considered dangerous.

Eventually, Corq convinced his parents to allow him to work at the Dhamarath General Store, giving him his first opportunity to interact regularly with the wider community of Agrovionimb. There he formed friendships, most notably with a rogue named Vash and the ancient Warforged Anchor Buhralmath, who helped encourage his growing fascination with magic.

Seeking adventure and a life beyond the safety of his home, Corq joined the expedition into the Dreadmist Swamp against his parents' wishes. He was one of only seven people to survive the encounter with The Troll of Dreadmist, an experience that forever changed how he viewed both himself and the world beyond Agrovionimb

Personality¶

Corq is curious, thoughtful, and eager to learn. Having spent much of his life sheltered from danger, he approaches the world with a mixture of caution and wonder. Though physically weak, he possesses remarkable determination and an inner courage that often surprises those who underestimate him.

Relationships¶

Anchor Buhralmath: An older friend and mentor figure who has encouraged Corq's magical studies.

Vash: One of Corq's closest friends and the person who convinced him to step beyond the safety of home and seek adventure.

Trivia¶

Despite his surname, Ironhide, Corq is perhaps one of the least physically imposing Orcs on Agrovionimb. The irony of his name is not lost on those who know him well.