Esgolithon
The kingdom of Esgolithon is considered the End of the World. It is an island of always winter, located in the northernmost part of Vitallia, isolated and extremely dangerous. It is characterized by the giant Sacred Mountain of Esgolithon that covers most of the island. The dwarves migrated there under the guidance of the god Kargor the Smith and settled in the deep halls beneath the mountain. The kingdom of Esgolithon is a giant world built inside the mountain and spreads to the exterior land through several cities that surround it.
Customs
- The Great Mountain of Esgolithon is considered sacred.
- Cities around the mountain often apply different laws than the capital.
- Magic is forbidden within the capital and anywhere within the area of the Sacred Mountain unless a special license is acquired.
- Upper classes may apply for a license of magic use.
- Lower classes work as miners, middle classes operate as traders or warriors and high classes include priests, noblemen, traders, and Hall Keepers.
- Kings are elected by the people by casting votes. The first four candidates that gather the most votes test their strength by holding the Runik Stone. The most resilient becomes King. The process is called Runar.
- The King assigns the protection of the cities to families that have contributed to the kingdom in battle or in the craft.
Cities and important families
- Asgramon under the reign of Thardor Spirithail, sigil: Golden hammer.
- Galwin and Maritor under the command of the Gemweak family, sigil: Crossed axes.
- Stonehail and Alar under the command of the Goutenor family, sigil:White bear.
- Nasyar under the command of the Daranor family, sigil: Silver grail.
- Sentir under the command of the Vergar family, sigil: Chain circle.
- Menthis under the command of the Karoudin family, sigil: White tiger.
- Serhal under the command of the Veriax family, sigil: Pickaxe.
Known holidays
The Green Mountain: The warmer day of the year, characterized by soft summer snows and slightly higher temperature. In parts of Esgolithon the snow melts, revealing its beautiful scenery. A large number of dwarves exit the mountain and live in the forests for a few days, singing and hunting and celebrating.Known songs
Beneath the frozen seaKnown products
Metallic armors, axes, hammers, Deym (traditional dwarven axe), helms and shields, Narg (dwarven ale).Villages and other information
- The Forgotten Halls
- Narda, the wingless dragons
Esgolithon's Royal Lineage
- Year 56 AC-380 AC
- King Giriom Vastos
- Children Mastik Vastos
- Year 380 AC-699 AC
- King Daramor Ervin (Badspine)
- Children Maegos Ervin
- Year 699 AC-1002 AC
- King Diarkal Goutenor
- Children Feana Goutenor
- Year 1002 AC-1401 AC
- King Gerwin Goutenor
- Children Boris, Valga Goutenor
- Year 1401 AC-1560 AC
- King Melthis Spirithail
- Children Voras Spirithail
- Year 1560 AC-1701 AC
- King Baliam Gemweak
- Children Doria Gemweak
- Year 1701 AC-1890 AC
- King Baltor Daranor
- Children Virtik Daranor
- Year 1890 AC-present
- King Thardor Spirithail
- Children Bastayne Spirithail
History of Esgolithon
Demography and Population
200.000
Founding Date
56 AC
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Capital
Demonym
Gram
Leader
Leader Title
Government System
Monarchy, Elective
Power Structure
Autonomous area
Economic System
Traditional
Official State Religion
Location
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