Ludwig Withenbach

Ludwig Withenbach, also known as Ludwig IV, Lord of the Gnomes, of House Withenbach; is a Earth Gnome, noble of the Fallen Empire of Einsiedeln, member of the Ivory Order and an architect. Ludwig was raised as a noble in the Empire of Einsiedeln, before its fall. He studied the art of architecture as well as reading, writing and mathematics. When he reached adulthood he decided to begin travelling, mainly concentrating on the northern continents.

The Solemnity changed Ludwigs rather peaceful and easy life. The strong magical explosion destroyed the original castle of the Withenbach family while eliminating almost all that were inside. Ludwig barely escaped with his life and with one leg shattered, and to this day not quite healed, he was carried into safety. The remaining polulation of the Withenbach county sought shelter in ancient tunnels created by the gnomes of old. And emerged only when the other noble houses had already begun to rebuild. Now Ludwig is the head of the Withenbach house and has to rebuild all that was lost.