Ironbreaker Dwarves
Stout and immovable, these hardy folk are the masters of the Stonefang mountains.
They are shorter than humans but taller than gnomes, taking advantage of their size when possible and relying on their robustness and strength when not. The average dwarf is steady, observant and composed both during work and combat, yet able to rage with fierce zeal and persistence when the situation calls for it. While a dwarf prefers to plan forward to overcome challenges, many of them easily lose their temperament and self-restraint when exposed to conditions stirring their feelings and concerns.
All Dwarves feel a strong urge to create and love to be engaged in meaningful work. In Dwarven culture the greatest artisans are every bit celebrated as their mightiest warriors and brewmasters. Dwarves have a particular affinity for stoneworking and Runic enchanting though they are somewhat resistant to mana and find it difficult to use it to produce spells. At their best Dwarves are proud, courageous and loyal. At their worst, they are stubborn, dogmatic and cold as the stone.
Dwarves have had a long and bloody history with humans, they have fought countless wars against each other. Forty years ago the Dwarves of the Stonefang mountains were almost wiped out by an orc Warband until the humans of the newly established Valgardian Empire came to their aid. With the battle won King Magnar Ironbreaker and the new Emperor forged an alliance and the Ironbreaker clan joined the Zemerian council.
To be a dwarf of the Ironbreakers is to walk the honour and wisdom of your ancestors as your constant companion, to share in battle and victory with your companions and to pursue perfection in your chosen craft.
Structure
Karanvil is Governed by a Caste system in descending order.
Ruling Caste.
Warrior Caste.
Artisan Caste.
Servant Caste.
Casteless.
Public Agenda
Masters of the Stonefang Mountains. The Ironbreakers are currently engaged in a war with the subterranean Troggs who constantly test the defences of their tunnels. Now King Magnar Ironbreaker, the current leader or Karanvil seeks to secure the area beyond Stonefangs and share in the plunder to be found in the reach.
Assets
The Fortress City of Karanvil
Territories
The Stonefang Mountains and the kingdom beneath.
Strong as Stone
Founding Date
220
Type
Geopolitical, Clan
Alternative Names
The Immovable
Demonym
Ironbreakers
Leader
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Oligarchy
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Market economy
Currency
Ingots
Legislative Body
The Ten Houses are represented in the Great Grumbling by a representative from each in an open debate. These Iron Lords cast vote on matters of state and war and the current King has the final vote.
Judicial Body
The Iron Hammers.
Location
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Related Ethnicities
