Khorthall Ironliver was born in 1285 AE. Standing nine feet tall, his imposing presence is softened by a charming smile and a welcoming personality.

His stature was earned through years of adventuring, as well as experience as a veteran of pit fights and countless moot brawls.

He takes up arms as a Guardian, his iron will driving him to defend those around him. Skilled in both physical and magical combat, he has proven capable of enduring even the direst circumstances. Yet despite his prowess, he often sees himself more as a brewer than a fighter.

Family

Khorthall has had his share of mates throughout his journey, and in time he was blessed with two children. The first, Haldor, was born in 1329 AE, son of his former mate Nori Bladetail, a fiery-haired Norn warrior who continues to forge her own legend. Haldor remains in Khorthall’s care to this day.

Next was Freya, born in 1331 AE, daughter of his former mate Ingrid Tharasdottir. Ingrid is a Norn necromancer known for her deep study of culture and magic in the deserts of Elona. She now cares for and teaches their daughter as she continues to pursue her own legend.

Khorthall’s journey eventually led him to Merida Nightwalker. The two first met at the Queensdale Hunting Lodge during a trade, which soon led to an invitation to Southsun Cove. From there, their time together continued through a day spent in Hoelbrak and even a trek to Kyesjard, where Khorthall met her family.

Over time, as they hunted together and trekked through the Shiverpeak Mountains, side by side in both battle and adventure, a spark of love grew between them. It eventually blossomed into commitment, culminating in a wedding ceremony on the 40th of Scion, 1333 AE, held at Lake Mourn in Hoelbrak.From that point on, Merida came to call his lodging her own home. Together, they shared quiet moments admiring the reflection of stars upon the waters of Amnoon City, as well as days of joy and merriment at local Brewfests.They have shared many chapters of life together, both in battle and in love. Bound in spirit and by their blades, they are committed to caring for and protecting one another, their shared legend, and all that lies beyond.

Kin

Gundyr The Retriever

Khorthall's grandfather who has been deemed fallen in combat when defending Norn fleeing south during the Norn Exodus, many tell tales of him as ‘Gundyr the Eagle’.

Thalia the Red Blade

Khorthall's mother who has been deemed fallen in combat up in the Far Shiverpeak mountains. Shieldmaiden of 'The Blood Paw' Guild.

Arne Gundyrsson

Khorthall's father who has been deemed fallen in combat up in the Far Shiverpeak mountains. Left his helmet to his brother Bjalgar to pass down to his son.

Bjalgar the Brown

Khorthall's uncle that raised him through childhood and aids as the overseer for his brewery within Hoelbrak.

Art

Throughout his years, many have come to enjoy Khorthall’s brews, crafted with passion and skill. Yet he longed to strive for more. Thus began what is known as the Great Brew Tour, a journey beyond the Shiverpeak Mountains and across Tyria to share his creations and expand his trade.It began in the village of Butcher’s Block, where Radarr Boommaker, Master of Fireworks, agreed to a contract to supply Khorthall’s ales and meads.

Khorthall did not stop at Butcher’s Block, continuing south along the road to the Black Citadel. It took some convincing, but eventually Barkeep Gallowknot of the Serrated Blade Tavern agreed to a contract, drawn in by the spectacle of Norn and Charr warbands outside, sharing ales and competing in drinking contests.

After waking among passed-out Charr and Norn, Khorthall continued through the Asura gate to Lion’s Arch, where he met an old friend. A contract was soon made, and a popular bar within the beach cave near the harbor began stocking Ironliver brews.This partnership also strengthened trade, as stories of his drinks spread among sailors and even pirates across the sea.

The Great Brew Tour was coming to an end. Leaving Lion’s Arch and traveling through Gendarren Fields, Khorthall and his companions reached their final destination at the fortified Vigil Keep.With prior ties there, Khorthall was familiar with trader Domar, which led to a contract to supply his brews to the Vigil. And so, the Great Brew Tour came to its conclusion.

Khorthall eventually extended his trade to Divinity’s Reach, beginning with the Maiden’s Whisper and later the Coin. In time, his brews found their way onto the shelves of the Busted Flagon and the Ossan Oasis, aided by a partnership with the Aureate Solutions Company.

During a Brewfest celebration, Khorthall met a group of Charr known as the Flaming Cats Trading Company, famed for their coffee sourced from Elona. They struck a deal to trade coffee for Ironliver brews, a partnership that has since grown into a lasting friendship to this day.

Khorthall’s partnership with Aureate Solutions has carried his variety of brews to new horizons. From the deserts of Elona, across the seas, and into the lands of Cantha, the Ironliver Trade has achieved what few Norn brewers have before. In doing so, it stands as a testament to what legends can be reached and what is still possible.

Fighter Specials

Aftershock

A blend of a Shiverpeak stout beer and Timberline apple or pear cider with a splash of blackcurrant liqueur.Served in a frosted glass with apple and pear slices on the side.Inspired by Fighter 'Lightning'

Darkest Hour

Made with Kryta's finest vodka, pineapple juice, a touch of lime and blended with charcoal powder.It is then served in a stout glass with ice, lime and raspberries with a splash of club soda to add to a light finish.Inspired by Fighter 'The Dishonored'

Destructor's Fuel

Made with a Shiverpeak stout beer blended with black roasted coffee and topped with an Elonian coffee liqueur.Served in a glass goblet with the options of a chilled glass or ice cubes.Inspired by Fighter 'The Destructor'

Sakura Slash

A mix of gin, cherry liqueur, a splash of Canthan elderflower liqueur and lemon juice.Served in a tall Martini-style glass with cherries and a lemon wheel. A small bowl of extra cherries is optional.Inspired by Fighter 'Sakura Shinobi'

Ghostbuster

A fusion of Grothmar blueberry vodka and a Pomegranate liquor gathered from the lands of Janthir.Served in a glass of crushed ice where both vibrant colors clash like water and blood with its surface alight of blue flames.Inspired by Fighter 'Ghost'

Dragon Tamer

A kumquat & lychee whiskey sour cocktail topped with few drops of allspice bitters from the lands of Cantha.Served in a tall chilled glass garnished with a candied kumquat wheel and twisted strip of sugared ginger.Inspired by Fighter 'Dragon's Fang'

Bark & Bite

A cocktail using Lion's Rum, Legion Vodka and a Blue citrus nectar liquor from the Grove with an assortment of fresh fruits.Served in a tall glass with ice, cherries, orange slices and lemon twists.Inspired by Fighter 'The Hound'

The Blushing Beast

A concoction of Lion's Arch spiked sunrise lemonade mixed with Elonian prickly pear whiskey. The drink is complimented with lime juice and tropical berry grenadine.The cocktail is poured into a thick glass goblet with heart-shaped ice cubes and a slice of blood orange.Inspired by Ringleader 'The Pit Beast'

Mayday's Payday

A Mai Tai-Cocktail made using a combination of a Vigil spiced rum and a Lion's Arch light rum. It is then blended with lime juice, passion fruit puree and orgeat (an almond-flavored syrup).Ingredients are added into a tin shaker with ice, shaken well and strained into a large chilled glass.Inspired by Fighter 'Mayday'

Scrappy Right Hook

A Strawberry-Mojito themed drink using a sweet Sailor's silver rum and club soda. It is then blended with lime juice, crushed Shiverpeak strawberries, mint and sugar.Drink is then poured into spherical cocktail glass balanced by wooden frame.Inspired by Fighter 'The Scrapper'

Blaze of Glory

A Margarita-cocktail using blended mangos with a spicy Elonian spirit (spiced tequila), lemon & lime juice and chili pepper-infused syrup.Glass served with chili powder-salt mix on its rim, half a chili pepper with the cocktail's liquid lit aflame.Inspired by Fighter 'The Destroyer'

Wild Hunt

A combination of a smokey Iron Legion Whiskey and Highland Scotch Whiskey made with honey, northern herbs and spices.Ingredients are added into a mixing glass and stirred until well-chilled. Then strained into a short glass over one large ice cube with an orange peel.Inspired by Fighter 'Timberwolf'

Flames of War

A Bacardi-Cocktail using Elonian Coffee Liqueur, a spiked Timberline Alpine Cream, Tyrian Orange-Infused Brandy and Blood Rum.Each drink is slowly poured into a glass to create layers until finally topped off by the rum which is ignited to create a crimson flame.Inspired by Fighter 'The Inferno'

The Aristocrat

A Negroni-cocktail made by mixing equal parts Krytan Brandy, A Sylvari liquor infused with bitter herbs, aromatic plants and fruits and an Ascalonian Red Wine.Contents are stirred together in a tin and poured over ice with three slices of orange in a sturdy glass to compliment its deep red color.Inspired by Fighter 'Professor Rowena Du Bois'