Osvaldir Lightforged

Osvaldir Lightforged, once known as Osvaldir Ironclad, is a Bronzebeard military commander, politician, former Thane, and active and tireless warrior against all threats to Ironforge and the Council of the Hammers Three. Osvaldir boasts victories on and off the field battlefield as both tactician and political advisor. Recently, Osvaldir has since been "reforged in the Light"; training and fighting reborn as a Paladin of the Light based on the orginal ideals of a knight of the Silver Hand. Osvaldir has held many positions of prominance, serving as Champion of Peace and Lord Commander of the Church of the Holy Light, Ambassador of Ironforge to the First Regiment, as the drill sergeant to the new defunct Northdale Regiment, and, most notably, as Thane of the Dwarven Vangaurd upon the retirement of Thranor Dragonsbane.

Osvaldir remains active in affairs both military and political, currently serving as Throne Guard to the current Thane of the Dwarven Vanguard, Dwaldin Stormbeard and acting Thane, Thorrson Sternshot. Osvaldir often serves as the Mouth of the Mountain, the political voice of the Vanguard and as a military represenative for the Council of the Hammers Three.

History
Osvaldir and his twin brother were born in the fortress town of Anvilmar to Benbacchis and Ilanda Twinpillar, a renowned duo of warriors who served with distincition in the Ironforge military prior to their marriage. Osvaldir and his twin brother Olmandis were inseperable, and, together with their protective older brother, Svenvaldir, grew up in the shadows of the Twinpillars until such a time when all three sons eclipsed their parents' deeds. The Twinpillars were very influential in the tutelage of their children, instructing them in etiquette, the faith of the Light, and all matters military. Each child took to their service