Flickering Light

The world owes more than it knows to our people. Whether its the powerful centaur, conquered of the world, and god favored; the calculating Cemex and their vast hives; or the stalwart humans, and their unflinching loyalty. All would go mad if they understood what we face. Down in the depths. far past the wealth merchants crave, below the midnight denizens of the mountains, even past the skin of the world itself. What we face lucks so deep reality warps and bends. Its vast unsubstantial hunger driving its self towards our homes. Only we few must stand against this, for all others would go mad.

_{Last recorded words of Krunga Triscion before he disappeared into the nightmare dark}
Fort Flickering Light is one of the oldest military instillation in Veren. Dating back to the Was of Necessary conquest the venerable fort was constructed by Kazor Clan to protect the empire from apocalyptic threat. Although, the dwarves of Kazor defend the over world, the true nature of the threat is kept secret. The outpost is constantly beset by the terrors in the Nightmare dark, and the twisted creatures that call the plethora of cave systems home. Every legionarrie posted there is loyal to Kazor Clan, and is sworn to secrecy under pain of death.
The outpost is supplied weekly. Fresh legions are on constant rotation for the depths are known to even tax adapted psychology of the dwarves.

Demographics

100% Dwarf

Government

The administration of this post is ran by the fort Legate, and his command staff. Aside from that each unit is only beholden to its self.

History

While the Wars of Necessary conquest raged on the surface, the dwarves of Kazor Clan attempted to tame the world beneath. They fought their way across the great darkness; a trail of death in their wake. Their conquest, abruptly halted at the discovery of an ancient mine shaft. They sent 200 dwarves into that cave. Sent down in the consuming darkness, the dwarves thought they were prepared for anything. Three day's passed, and finally a response. endless screams from their fallen comrades marched into the ear's of the legionnaires.
In response, the entire legion marched down into those sightless depths, and fought unnameable horrors. The war did not go well for the dwarves, eventually electing to fortify the mine shaft; the legion remains at a constant vigil, ensuring that monstrosity never surfaces.

Type

Military, Base

Population

2,000

Inhabitant Demonym

Embers