Ironbreaker

Archetype: Tank

Special Mechanic: Grudge

The Ironbreaker is the primary Dwarven tank, the most heavily armored single presence on the battlefield. Ironbreakers are fighters specializing in physical defense, Ironbreakers build up Grudges as their allies and they take damage. The greater the Grudges the more powerful the Ironbreaker's offensive actions become, in addition Ironbreakers can choose to expend some of their Grudges to activate group-based defensive actions

Specialty
The career mechanic of the Ironbreaker is Grudge. An Ironbreaker can have 0 to 100 Grudges and will gain 5 Grudges when hit and 10 Grudges when his Oath Friend is hit. Some abilities of the Ironbreaker take advantage of this by either building Grudge when used, becoming more powerful with more Grudges or spend Grudges instead of Action Points to use. This mechanic is very similar to the Black Guard's Hated, but with one significant difference. The Black Guard may gain Hatred through attacking, while the Ironbreaker makes use of an Oath Friend.

Path of Vengeance
This path is focused on the use of offensive abilities with a Great Weapon.

"Some Ironbreakers hold their grudges close to their heart, slowly nurturing them until they are filled with the fury of Grimnir himself. With a single minded focus, a specialist in this path becomes more and more dangerous with every grudge he holds, pushing himself to fight more brutally as he strives to avenge the insults that have been dealt."

Path of Stone
This path is focused on defense and protection.

"As stubborn and unyielding as the mountains themselves, Ironbreakers who master this path are specialists in defence and will expend every last ounce of energy protecting their sworn oath friends. Since an Ironbreaker builds up Grudges quickly when under direct attack, this mastery takes advantage of that by consuming his grudges to fuel potent defensive abilities."

Path of Brotherhood
This path is focused on supporting and bolstering oneself and one's allies.

"A specialist in this path understands the balance between camaraderie and retribution, and is a natural leader on the battleground. Alternately holding and discharging his grudges, the master of Brotherhood serves as a shining example of the greatest Dwarf traits, inspiring his allies to push onwards to greater heights. Equally adept at breaking the enemy line or standing his ground and holding back waves of foes, the master of this path has the ability to bolster his Oath Friend as well as himself."

Main Article: Ironbreaker Abilities
Every Ironbreaker may gain 15 career Tactics, 24 Actions, and 9 Morale abilities. Each Mastery Path contains another 3 Actions, 3 Tactics, and 1 Morale Ability.