Extra Temper Lore

After Intense Anger Management Sessions, the Game's Most Notorious Tantrum-Thrower Returns

Eventide Fortress, Territories Humaine – February 16, 2017 – After a long struggle with barely-controlled anger issues, controversial minotaur Temper is set to be released Tuesday morning from the Order Institute of Therapeutic Services and Support facility at Eventide. "Mr. Temper is very remorseful about what happened," a spokesperson told media gathered today at Eventide Fortress. "Despite the doubts that many dwarves now have about him, he's eager to begin his new life defending the Order Fortresses from orcs and other monsters. He wants to prove that he now has many valuable ‘Happy Places' at his mental disposal to help keep his rage in check. We truly believe that he's a changed minotaur, and urge everyone to not believe what they read in ‘fake news' articles about his struggles." Temper himself issued a terse "no comment" when questioned by reporters.

The event referenced by Temper's spokesperson dates back two years, when Temper – a trained blacksmith – succumbed to what he called "Hanger" and started a fight with Order hero Tundra during a diplomatic meeting. Temper has always maintained that the injuries suffered by the Arctic Prince were accidental, but eye-witnesses described the half-man-half-bull as going on an explosive rampage over a lack of vegetarian options on a lunch menu.

The unusually long stay at the Order Institute of Therapeutic Services and Support has cast a shadow over Temper, with critics of the Order's only minotaur suggesting that the length of the stay was specifically tied to Temper's inability to calm his own rage. Adopted and raised by Dwarves at an early age, it has long been speculated that Temper simply lacks the demeanor to adequately participate in Order defense operations with other more delicate creatures. With a war raging for the rifts, many would argue that Temper's temperament is just what the Order… ordered.