Dowan Holdout
All that remains of the great Dwarven Sky Empire, the Dowan Holdout is the home territory the Dowan dwarves, who one day hope to repair their ancient sky fortresses and rebuild their empire.
Public Agenda
The Holdouts stated agenda is simply the protection of the Dowan people from further persecution from the Svanti Empire. but a public secret is that the Holdout is constantly attempting to find a way to return to their past glory.
Assets
The Dowan Holdouts greatest asset is the sole remaining Sky Clave, whos potentially destructive power keeps the Svanti Empire from encroaching on their territory. They also have access to a great amount of mines and mining operations, and often are reluctantly forced to trade with the Svanti Empire for food.
History
The Dowan Holdout is the final remnants of the great Dowan Sky Empire. After the failure of the Sky Claves and the collapse of the Empire, the remaining dwarves were pushed northward by the newly established Svanti Empire. Eventually forced to construct great walls to protect themselves from further attacks, the Dowan Holdout was formally established; a refuge for the Dowa dwarves until the time they could return their empire to its former glory.
Demography and Population
The Holdout is nearly all dowa dwarves, with a small population of latra alka and Bekuma refugees.
Territories
The Dowan Holdout lies in the northeast edge of the realm, stretching down from the Stygian Ring to around a fifth the length of the Kura River.
Military
The Holdout is extremely militaristic. Male dowa are required to spend at least a year in military service, usually on patrol on the Sabmur Walls, but most make their entire career out of it.
Technological Level
Asides from the mighty Sabmur Walls and the once functional Sky Claves, the greatest development of the Dowan Holdout is the Air Gears. A set of magically-infused metal footwear, the AIr Gears allow for limited flight that is unhindered by the disruption field of the Sabmur walls.
Religion
The Dowan Holdout worships most of the dwarven pantheon, with the exception of Gûnter, who is strictly forbidden. While Urûr is normally considered the head of the pantheon in most dwarven worship, the Dowa venerate him even more than usual, due to his divine aid in the construction of the Sky Claves. They view themselves as the chosen people of the dwarves, destined to lead their dwarven brethren in other realms to greatness.
Foreign Relations
The Holdout has poor relations with its major competitor, the Svanti Empire, as they blame them for the collapse of their former empire. They have good relations with the Latra, as they both have an intrest in harrassing the Empire. However, the distance between the areas is quite significant, and with the Empire inbetween, trade and negotiation is a slow process. The Holdout often shelters Bekuma refugees, which further causes issues with the empire, but such Bekuma tend to be treated poorly, and are often saved to be used as political barganing chips in times of dire need. The holdout often attempts to infiltrate the mysterious Tengo Valley, which earns them the ire of the Kyo-Fua cloud giants the protect the region.
Infrastructure
Asides from the ruins of the mighty Sky Claves that litter the land of the holdout, the greatest marvel of infrastructure in the holdout is the great Sabmur Walls. These walls are massively long, streching the whole length of the Holdout, and are crafted out of various skymetals, including a large amount of adamantine, making the nigh indestructible. They are enchanted with divine magic, giving off a strange force field that hinders creatures natural flight capabilities. This helps prevent flying enemies from encroaching on the hold.
"Hear the Lord Above"
Founding Date
3060
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Capital
Alternative Names
The Last Bastion
Predecessor Organization
Government System
Monarchy, Theocratic
Gazetteer
The ruins of Sky Claves litter the mountains of the Holdout, and most villiages are built them. The largest mountain in the region Mt. Alramord, is home to the Hold's capital, Krinoruldor.
Currency
Inside the holdout, the dowa utilize their own currency, known as Kopans, or Imperial Sky Coins. However such coins have no value outside of its walls, and due to the holdouts limitied resources, it is force to utilize traditional Kingin while reluctantly trading outside its borders.
Major Exports
The main export of the nation is ore and metal, mostly to the Latra bandits of Shugeshu, but sometimes reluctantly with the Empire.
Major Imports
The nation primarily import food, as a majority of the holdout is in the northern, snowy section of Kirru, and the dowa themselves are not inclined much towards farming.
Official State Religion
Location
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