Lordrec, Chief Elder of the Coldsteel Clan, has become very good at juggling his leadership commitments with his own desire to become an accomplished metalworker like many others of his clan renowned for their skills in weapon and armor crafting. The Ancient Titan entrusted the Coldsteels to protect Coldsteel Peak, which the clan has done successfully for millennia with the exception of a notable breach a century ago. The failure has given Lordrec a renewed appreciation for the gravity of his Eldership and his people’s mission, and he is determined not to allow any further incursions under his watch. One of Lordrec’s greatest regrets is the loss of his close friend and former Elder of the Molten Clan, Rickard. Although Rickard still lives, Lordrec has not found the words to bring him back into the fold…