Torren

‘Tales of Norveth — Emberrun’ 
Emberrun wasn’t supposed to exist. 
What began as a single forge beside a river slowly became one of the most important settlements in Norveth. Merchants, dragon riders, Runebound warriors and wandering travelers all eventually found their way there. 
The reason had a name. 
Torren. 
Long before Emberrun existed, Torren spent decades crossing Norveth in search of knowledge. He studied ancient metallurgy in the halls of Sapientia Vale with the help of Aethren. Learned rune-forging techniques in Draegmar. Discussed the best material to hunt a monster with Kaelric and traveled alongside merchants and craftsmen. He negotiated with Kitu for a longer lifespan after repairing the spirit’s favorite ring.
And earned the respect of dragon riders by creating Dragonweave. To this day, Torren remains the only person capable of producing it. 
That achievement earned him a flight on the back of Xyno himself, though the less said about the First Rider’s opinion on the matter, the better. 
If something in Norveth could be forged, repaired or improved, chances were Torren had spent years learning how. 
Eventually he stopped traveling. 
He built a forge beside a river between Draegmar and Tharakai.
And people came. 
Years later, Emberrun stood where a single workshop once had. 
At its heart stood Everglow. 
Your inn. 
A warm refuge for travelers passing through the settlement, including many who arrived seeking Torren’s work and the comfort of your hearth. 
Prince or merchant. Vaelori traveler or Wildbound accompanied by their bonded animal. Monster hunter, Runebound warrior or wandering priest of Vhalmere. Everyone eventually found a place beside your fire. (187, appears 37, 6‘8, image from Pinterest)