Darunia (Total War)

Darunia was one of the Sages of Hyrule and a King of the Gorons.

Etymology
Darunia's name was likely derived from the Goron words Darudar (unbreakable, indestructible) and Uniag (blessed one)

Physical Appearance
Darunia was a large and powerfully built Goron. His skin was of light tan and his eyes glowed red and pink. He was characterized by a snow white beard and hair on his head. He often wore red tinted armor, even when it was not necessary.

Powers and Abilities
Darunia was given the ability to control and manipulate heat, most commonly through the use of fire and explosives. Despite his Sage abilities, Darunia placed great emphasis on and prized his physical strength over them. He would often prefer to punch his enemies in a fight rather than burn them.

Personality
Darunia was a hot headed, impatient, and easily angered individual. Those that were his friends simply considered him fun but loud and boisterous, while his enemies considered him an unreasonable and violent beast. Darunia was notable for his loyalty and treating debts seriously, both those made to him and those he made to others. He was very generous to his own kind and his allies. Dancing was one of his favorite hobbies.

Rise of Ganon
Darunia served as Dakkon's chief taskmaster when the Volvagians ruled over the Death Mountain Range shortly before the Rise of the Ganon. In 0 AG the Moblin King Ganon approached Dakkon and attempted to convince him to betray the Hylians in exchange for rulership over much of Hyrule. While he initially declined, Ganon's bravado and bluffs impressed him so much that he became will to take the risk of rebellion. Dakkon sided with Ganon, and ordered his forces to allow tham passage into the Fire Temple. When Darunia and Gorons under his command rejected the order Dakkon attacked and bit Darunia, poisoning him.

Soon after Princess Zelda I arrived on Death Mountain with her armies and orchestrated an alliance with Darunia and his Gorons. Dakkon attempted to defend the Fire Temple but was injured by Darunia in battle. With many of his fellow Volvagians slain and injured, Dakkon fled Death Mountain across Hyrule and into the Gerudo Desert. Soon after Darunia was made into the Sage of the Fire and Dakkon's powers began to slowly dwindle. As promised by Princess Zelda, Darunia and the Gorons were freed and left to take control of Death Mountain.

The Gerudo Wars
In 160 AG Darunia was forced to make an uneasy alliance with King Dodongo after the Zora Dominion threatened to invade Death Mountain. After a brief conflict Darunia managed to convince the Dodongos of the Zora threat, and the two races set up a defensive network along the mountain canyons.

King Farkos of the Zora eventually gave the order to march into Goron territory, and his forces clashed with Darunia's and King Dodongo's. During the battle King Dodongo was slain, but Darunia managed to kill King Farkos and force the Zora into a full retreat.

Darunia later aided Rauru and the Hylians invade Ashinon and Ontheon during their attempt to rescue Princess Oraiya Zelda IV from Vaati.

Second Golden Age
Darunia and his people enjoyed a very brief time of peace until Death Mountain violently erupted in 130 AG, killing many Gorons and destroying the Fire Temple and several Goron cities. The heat of the mountain soon withdrew, and the winters grew longer and colder. Many Gorons left the Death Mountain range, but Darunia stubbornly remained behind until he was alone. Sometime around 150 AG Darunia used his sage powers to create the golem Jarfasi. They lived in solitude for several decades until they witnessed the Gohma invasion of Hyrule Castle.

The Return of Sulkaris
Darunia pledged his services to Princess Zelda V and aided in attacking the Gohma Grand Hive in 161 AG. After their victory against Sulkaris, Darunia traveled with Zelda to Lanayru Province. Soon after his arrival the Oocca descended from the heavens and began an assault on Hyrule, seeking Link and the False Goddess Hylia. Darunia defended the city of Airu, and then set out to find Saria with the other Sages after she refused to answer their call. Soon the Sages came after Saria but found her lost to rage. Saria began spawning hate filled abominations with her powers and the Sages were forced to battle their way through the hordes. Eventually they managed to suppress her.

With the threat of another Oocca attack and all the Sages gathered, Darunia ascended with five other Sages to the Sky Cities to find Demoko and rescue Link. There he worked with rebellious Oocca forces to confront Demoko, free Link, and put an end to the invading Oocca.

Darunia then set out to find where his Goron people had left to after the eruption of Death Mountain. With the temperatures of the mountain range steadily getting warmer, it was his hope that he could convince his people to return and rebuild the Goron empire.

A Tale of Two Swords
Darunia was was called by the other Sages after Majora had begun his attack on Hyrule. Darunia marched with the Goron army to Hyrule field, where they combined soldiers with Hylian, Zora, and Kokiri forces to strike at Majora. Darunia and the Gorons participated in the assault of Hyrule Castle and were successful in defeating Majora. Their work complete, Darunia became king of the Gorons again and re-established their empire on Death Mountain. He felt that he could no longer uphold his Sage duties, and granted the newly awakened Sage Laruto the right to pass on his title if she found one worthy to replace him.