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 title: Khiden Gaeldaire/Brightbrow, the Jewelsmith
 description: 
 published: true
-date: 2023-11-06T13:14:50.456Z
+date: 2023-11-06T13:17:15.119Z
 tags: game-master, fulcrum, the fulcrum, characters, dwarf
 editor: ckeditor
 dateCreated: 2023-11-05T16:20:10.554Z
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 <h2>History and Description</h2>
-<p>Khiden Gaeldaire, more commonly known as Khiden Brightbrow, is an esteemed dwarven jeweler and runesmith originally from <a href="/HBW/Androgos/Kar_Karadonn/Kar_Karadonn_Culture">Kar Karadonn</a>. He arrived in <a href="/HBW/Eirus/Marcandria/Settlements/Vessina">Vessina</a> for a business trip at the age of about a century and decided to make it his permanent home. His decision was influenced by his growing love for the artistic expressions of Marcandria, particularly theater and music, as well as the abundant exotic materials available due to Vessina's strategic location along bustling trade routes around the Wayfarer's Sea. Over the centuries, Khiden established the Brightbrow Company, a colossal enterprise specializing in the creation and sale of exquisite jewelry. Khiden, and his company, later became integral members of the Fulcrum, with Khiden serving on the organization's Board of Nine for several decades. His unparalleled skill as a jeweler and expertise as a runesmith enable him to craft items inscribed with magical runes or symbols, imbuing them with mystical properties. While Khiden lacks innate magical abilities, he relies on external sources to infuse magic when crafting each item. His personally made creations are highly sought after among the elite circles of Marcandrian society.</p>
+<p>Khiden Gaeldaire, more commonly known as Khiden Brightbrow, is an esteemed dwarven jeweler and runesmith originally from <a href="/HBW/Androgos/Kar_Karadonn/Kar_Karadonn_Culture">Kar Karadonn</a>. He arrived in <a href="/HBW/Eirus/Marcandria/Settlements/Vessina">Vessina</a> for a business trip at the age of about a century and decided to make it his permanent home. His decision was influenced by his growing love for the artistic expressions of Marcandria, particularly theater and music, as well as the abundant exotic materials available due to Vessina's strategic location along bustling trade routes around the Wayfarer's Sea. Over the centuries, Khiden established the Brightbrow Company, a colossal enterprise specializing in the creation and sale of exquisite jewelry. Khiden, and his company, later became integral members of <a href="/HBW/Eirus/Marcandria/Factions/Fulcrum">the Fulcrum</a>, with Khiden serving on the organization's Board of Nine for several decades. His unparalleled skill as a jeweler and expertise as a runesmith enable him to craft items inscribed with magical runes or symbols, imbuing them with mystical properties. While Khiden lacks innate magical abilities, he relies on external sources to infuse magic when crafting each item. His personally made creations are highly sought after among the elite circles of Marcandrian society.</p>
 <p>Khiden possesses a profound reverence and respect for artistry and craftsmanship. To him, a craftsperson's work is akin to a sacred expression of their devotion to their craft. Crafted pieces should be sources of pride for both the creator and the buyer, revered not merely as ornamental trinkets but as objects of admiration. Khiden vehemently despises charlatans, fraudsters, and those who knowingly peddle subpar work, regardless of their motives. He has little patience for those who fail to honor their craft or the craftsmanship of others. Consequently, Khiden has made it his life's mission to purge fraudulent and shoddy works from the jewelry-making industry. His ultimate goal is to establish such dominance in the market that he can enforce rigorous quality control procedures and standards across the entire sector, providing buyers with straightforward methods to verify the quality and authenticity of their purchases. This, he believes, will render it impossible for fraudsters to thrive in the market. He perceives these charlatans as tarnishing the craft, diminishing people's respect for it, and placing skilled craftsmen in a difficult position by forcing them to compete with cheaper goods falsely advertised as being of the same high quality.</p>
 <p>Khiden is aware that his aggressive methods to attain market dominance may adversely affect some skilled jewelers. Ideally, he hopes to invite these craftsmen into his company, but he deeply respects those who prefer the freedom to practice their craft without external oversight. His overarching vision is to create an environment where highly skilled jewelry craftsmen can flourish. While he acknowledges the short-term hardships his methods may impose on certain skilled artisans, he believes it's a worthwhile sacrifice if he can acquire the market influence needed to establish his quality control measures throughout the industry, ensuring their long-term sustainability.</p>
 <p>Khiden is an opinionated and steadfast elder dwarf who unwaveringly stands by his principles. He's a sharp and uncompromising businessman, earning a reputation as a shrewd and unyielding individual who has little tolerance for deception or time-wasting. Nevertheless, beneath his stern exterior, Khiden enjoys an evening of robust drinks, engaging tales, and hearty laughter among like-minded companions who share his passion for craftsmanship. He's also a dedicated patron of theatrical and musical performances, regarding high-quality presentations with the same reverence and admiration as he does for exceptional craftsmanship.</p>
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 <h3>The Brightbrow Company</h3>
-<p>The Brightbrow Company, founded and led by Khiden Brightbrow over two centuries ago (as of 1353 AD), is a prominent member of the Fulcrum and has served on the Fulcrum's Board of Nine for several decades. It stands as the largest jewelry-making and selling enterprise in Marcandria, offering a wide range of products, including bracelets, brooches, earrings, necklaces, pendants, rings, as well as hair and beard jewelry. They craft items ranging from the utmost luxury to more affordable pieces designed for the general populace.</p>
+<p>The Brightbrow Company, founded and led by Khiden Brightbrow over two centuries ago (as of 1353 AD), is a prominent member of <a href="/HBW/Eirus/Marcandria/Factions/Fulcrum">the Fulcrum</a> and has served on <a href="/HBW/Eirus/Marcandria/Factions/Fulcrum">the Fulcrum</a>'s Board of Nine for several decades. It stands as the largest jewelry-making and selling enterprise in <a href="/HBW/Eirus/Marcandria/marcandrian-culture">Marcandria</a>, offering a wide range of products, including bracelets, brooches, earrings, necklaces, pendants, rings, as well as hair and beard jewelry. They craft items ranging from the utmost luxury to more affordable pieces designed for the general populace.</p>
 <p>The Brightbrow Company upholds stringent quality control procedures. Each item they sell is accompanied by a detailed certificate that specifies the artisan responsible for its creation, the materials used, and the sources of those materials. Even their more budget-friendly options are crafted with unwavering dedication to quality, employing cost-effective materials that are still skillfully worked.</p>
 <p>A significant portion of their inventory consists of items acquired from other jewelers. They transport these exquisitely crafted pieces to markets where they can be sold at a profit. However, the Brightbrow Company only purchases goods from jewelers who can provide comprehensive information, ensuring the quality and authenticity of the items they acquire.</p>
-<p>The company's headquarters is situated in Vessina, with many of their jewelry-making foundries located in proximity to the city or along the wider Merchant's Bay area. Additionally, they operate a fleet of ships that traverse the bustling trade routes of Eirus, Androgos, and Tel-Rabil around the Wayfarer's Sea. These vessels transport goods between various ports, enabling them to acquire local products at favorable prices and then market these same goods as exotic treasures in other regions. They also procure raw materials during these voyages for use in their own jewelry-making processes.</p>
+<p>The company's headquarters is situated in <a href="/HBW/Eirus/Marcandria/Settlements/Vessina">Vessina</a>, with many of their jewelry-making foundries located in proximity to the city or along the wider Merchant's Bay area. Additionally, they operate a fleet of ships that traverse the bustling trade routes of <a href="/HBW/Eirus/Eirus">Eirus</a>, Androgos, and Tel-Rabil around the Wayfarer's Sea. These vessels transport goods between various ports, enabling them to acquire local products at favorable prices and then market these same goods as exotic treasures in other regions. They also procure raw materials during these voyages for use in their own jewelry-making processes.</p>
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 <h2>Appearance</h2>
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   <li><strong>Personality </strong>(/Interaction. How they treat others)<ul>
-      <li><strong>Has a reverence and deep respect for arts and craftmanship.</strong> Despises charlatans, fraudsters, and incompetent craftsmen who dares try sell low quality crafts.&nbsp;</li>
+      <li><strong>Has a reverence and deep respect for arts and craftmanship.</strong> Despises charlatans, fraudsters, and incompetent craftsmen who dares try sell low quality crafts.</li>
       <li>Very <strong>opinionated </strong>and <strong>outspoken. </strong>Principled when it comes to craftmanship<strong> </strong>- particularly in regards to view of respecting and revering craftmanship and one's craft – that one should not tolerate low-quality goods being sold, or be willing to tarnish their own honor as a craftsperson by daring to try sell low-quality goods. Holds a very <strong>meritocratic view</strong>. Thinks highly of people who are highly skilled.</li>
       <li><strong>Cultured </strong>– loves arts and crafts. This includes both crafts such as jewelry and woodworking, but also arts such as theatre and music. Deeply enjoys witnessing high quality crafts and performances, and likewise despises witnessing low-quality ones. Enjoys nothing more than an evening of stiff drinks while enjoying theatrical or musical performances, or while discussing or enjoying fine craftmanship – interluded with a few good tales and a few good jokes.</li>
       <li>Can be <strong>cold initially. </strong>Can often be dismissive towards people if he thinks they'll waste his time. Will quickly warm up to people if he believes they share the same respect for craftmanship as he does. <strong>Friendly </strong>and even <strong>mentor-like</strong> to people who proves they share the same reverence. Very much enjoys a good joke or a fun story.</li>
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       <li><strong>Stoic</strong>, <strong>stern</strong>, and <strong>stubborn</strong>. Is very set in his ways and his views. Very steadfast and unrelenting when it comes to achieving his goals. Is very <strong>strict</strong>, but is much more strict towards himself than to any others.</li>
       <li><strong>Meticulous </strong>and a <strong>perfectionist</strong>. Has a keen attention to detail, and holds his employees to a high standard. However, he is particular about never demanding anyone having to be more <strong>hardworking </strong>than himself.</li>
       <li><strong>Ambitious </strong>and <strong>competitive</strong>. Expanding his business is to him the thrill of his life. He enjoys coming out on top in new and existing markets.</li>
-      <li><strong>Ruthless </strong>when it comes to business. Will do whatever it takes, within the limits of the law, to achieve his goals within the jewelry business. Is a <strong>clever </strong>and <strong>clear-headed</strong> businessman. He does not strictly want to&nbsp;</li>
+      <li><strong>Ruthless </strong>when it comes to business. Will do whatever it takes, within the limits of the law, to achieve his goals within the jewelry business. Is a <strong>clever </strong>and <strong>clear-headed</strong> businessman. He does not strictly want to</li>
       <li><strong>Resourceful</strong>. Is very well connected, but in terms of suppliers, business-partners, buyers, and in general with influential people. His unparalleled skill as a jeweler himself makes his personal crafts highly sought after. Wearing jewelry made personally by Khiden is a status symbol, and thus people tend to want to be on his good side.</li>
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   <li><strong>Stance/Posture (General body Language):&nbsp;</strong>
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-      <li>&nbsp;Usually quite normal. Tends to lean forward and hold his knees when listening to something interesting. Has very exaggerated arm-movements.</li>
+      <li>Usually quite normal. Tends to lean forward and hold his knees when listening to something interesting. Has very exaggerated arm-movements.</li>
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