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Rise of Iron has given us the opportunity to put many of our favorite iron lord's stories to rest. Today we will be discussing Tormod.
Little is evident about Tormod currently in the lore, so I've opened up my search to the definitions of names. What I found was interesting.
The name "Tormod" is an old Norse name meaning "Thor's mind" Or "Thor's Courage". Using this knowledge, I can assume that Tormod used an arc subclass, due to Thor being the god of lightning. The debate for his class though, is different.
The different interpretation of the last part of the name, either being Courage or Mind, changes the assumption of class. The mind is most usually represented for the Warlock, whom is the smartest of the three classes. Yet, courage represents the Titan class, whom blindly charge into battle for the light.
I could use the example of his rocket launcher, the sole piece that shares his existence, Tormod's Bellows, to show he could be a Titan. Since, of course, high power weapons like rocket launchers and shotguns can represent a Titan. Yet, alternatively, you could show that Felwinter used a shotgun, and how Saladin used a machine gun, as well as Jolder. Radeghast used a rocket launcher though, maybe even mentoring Tormod, like Colovance and Timur. The class could be argued both ways. All that I can say is he was either a Stormcaller or Striker.
Finally, the name of his Rocket. "Tormod's Bellows." Bellows are devices used to furnish a strong blast of air. Also, it can be used as a term describing a flexible bag whose volume can be changed by compression or expansion.
The first definition represents his role as an Iron Lord, helping his fellow lords by pushing them forward. The "strong blast of air" part could also be used to secure his role as a Titan, but that case rests.
The second definition could be used to show that, throughout his journey as an Iron Lord (or Iron Wolf), he was changed by his fellow lords, or changed by something else entirely. This could be further evidence that Radegast could be his "Mentor" or "Master", like Timur and Colovance.
Tormod most likely died with the other Lords (or Wolves) at the battle for the Replication Chamber. No other evidence exists to show any other outcome.
Edit: Credit to AcidRohnin. He mentioned Bellows can be used for a war cry, meaning it could prove he is indeed a Titan. Thanks Rohnin!
[quote]Sources:
http://www.behindthename.com/name/tormod
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellows
Tormod's Bellows
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As long as we don't destroy his crypt our graveyards will be safe.