The Battle for Vorthar’s Keep (750 VT)

Overview: In 750 VT, the Crimsonclaw family suffered a devastating defeat at the Battle for Vorthar’s Keep, where their stronghold was destroyed. This loss marked a turning point for Vorthar Crimsonclaw, leading him to abandon his attempts at peaceful leadership and choose a path of violence, ultimately setting the stage for his brutal rise to power and the Forging of the Triple Crown.

Date: 750 VT

Participants:

• Vorthar Crimsonclaw
• Crimsonclaw warriors
• Rival families and forces influenced by external corruption

Cause: As tensions grew during the Age of Divergence, the Crimsonclaw family came under attack. Vorthar, who had been attempting to maintain peaceful leadership, found himself overwhelmed by rival forces. The keep, a symbol of the family’s strength, became a prime target for those seeking to undermine Crimsonclaw power.

Story:
The siege of Vorthar’s Keep was swift and brutal. Though the Crimsonclaw family had reinforced their defenses, they were unprepared for the level of coordination and ferocity their enemies displayed—many of whom had been subtly manipulated by dark forces. As the battle raged, Vorthar Crimsonclaw witnessed the keep’s destruction, along with the death of many of his closest allies.

This loss shattered Vorthar’s faith in diplomacy and peaceful governance. Overwhelmed by grief, betrayal, and rage, he made the fateful decision to abandon his former ideals. It was in the aftermath of this defeat that Vorthar began plotting his violent rise to power, believing that only through strength and domination could his family survive. This shift in ideology directly led to the Forging of the Triple Crown, a symbolic act that would later trigger the rise of Zaroth the Eclipsed.

Outcome: The destruction of Vorthar’s Keep marked a turning point for the Crimsonclaw family and Vorthar himself. Abandoning his peaceful ways, Vorthar became consumed by the desire for control and power, which ultimately set him on a collision course with the other great families. This battle became a key catalyst for the eventual rise of the Shadowed God and the beginning of the Shadowed Age.