Thoras Trollbane

King Thoras Trollbane was the Koënigur of the Kingdom of Stromgarde and the last member of Clan Trolkalar to assume the position, ruling from 17 BDP to 18 ADP.

Thoras Trollbane was a fearsome warrior, and was loved by his people and feared by his enemies. His reign had seen two of the bloodiest wars waged upon the continent, and he lead his nation in becoming members of both the Council of Seven Nations and later, the Alliance of Lordaeron. He was found mysteriously and suddenly dead in his chambers on an early summer morning in 18 ADP, shortly after Stromgarde's withdrawal from the Alliance. His death had sparked a series of conflicts between the Great Clans which eventually developed into a civil war that had raged on to present day.

Appearance and Character
Thoras Trollbane was a large man, towering almost seven feet. He was strong and muscular and his skills with the axe and greatsword were exceptional. In youth he was handsome and clean shaven, with flowing, brunette hair and piercing blue eyes. Years of the tough and confrontational Highland politics and being through two hard wars have coarsened his appearance, and he was thick and burly during his later years. Locks of grey have grown through his shoulder-length hair and he had grown a thick beard. Dark circles appeared beneath his eyes from extended hours spent in front of a desk and scars from different conflicts have left their marks upon his torso and back. His voice became coarse and deep, which made his battlecries even more fearsome.

Thoras was loved by his people and feared by his enemy. He was fair, honorable and upheld his duties as a king assiduously. When news of his sudden death arrived in Lordaeron, King Terenas imagined that he died of overwork, being consumed by daily hassles of the nation that he should have delegated to his council of advisors; and lamented the loss of a good friend. In battle he was valiant, brave and inspiring, preferring to lead his armies in front instead of strategizing in a tent. He enjoyed the songs of swords and believed the only good death is that of a warrior. He held a seething hatred towards orcs for the atrocities they committed upon his people and was known for taking no captives when fighting against them.