King Erick Deeproot

"What are you doing there on the walls! Come on down and help us save our people!"King Erick, leader of the Deeproot clan, had an uneventful reign, until the last few days before his demise. His death marked the beginning of the Fiendish Times, a time when almost all Dwarfs started to think that Moradin had abandonned them.

Youth
Living on a farm, Erick grew up to become more than his parents could ever believe. Becoming the first King of the Deeproot clan was no small feat, and his reforms were necessary to keep the Kingdom of the Infernal Forge self-sustainable.

Early reign
Erick started his reign by enacting the Farming Reforms, a series of reforms dedicated to keeping the Kingdom self-sustainable. After that, he started focussing on expanding the amount of Azers, as he envisioned a time of trouble.

Death
As the first wave of demons rained down on the Kingdom, Erick decided to go all out in defending his citizens. Instead of staying in one of the cities and defending it with the Azers, he gathered the top 50 Azers and went around through the countryside on horseback, trying to kill as many demons as possible. Historians estimate that he saved more than 400 Dwarvish lifes this way, but sadly, he passed while doing so. After this, the Azers didn't dare to venture outside the cities much, until they beat the direct threats to them.