Bedrock
A village is a small settlement usually found in a rural setting. It is generally larger than a "hamlet" but smaller than a "town." Some geographers specifically define a village as having between 500 and 2,500 inhabitants. In most parts of the world, villages are settlements of people clustered around a central point.
The central point of Bedrock is the Rock & Stone mine located 6 leagues ne of the village of Odesuss. What makes Bedrock unique is that it is 2 leagues (6 miles) under the surface. The village was founded by the Flintstone, Rubble, and Slate clans 19 moons ago. The three clans involved in the Rock & Stone mining company built the village as its home base as it began its mining operations. The village has been carefully carved and crafted out of the rock that dwarves mined as they look for the precious gems, metals, and of course mithril. The great stone walls and iron doors have been decorated in true dwarven fashion as well as the crest of each clan on the big iron doors built to protect the village from outsiders and unwanted visitors.
Most commoners know nothing of this village let alone its location. First thing, you have to be able to find the entrance to the tunnel. The secret entrance to the tunnel that leads to the village is well protected and built by an up-and-coming well respected halfling druid by the name of Sophy. Those that have heard of the mine know it's location is somewhere in the orchards of the Alethia family. This vast and large orchard is protected by a unknown creature at night and the well trained mercs of the Alethia family. The dwarves goal as they build the mine is make this village into a city or larger settlement; to rank among the other famous dwarven cities that you have heard about through the multiverse of the material planes. Time will only tell the future of this village.
Demographics
- 80 Percent: Dwarves
- 05 Percent: Gnomes (Forest Gnomes)
- 05 Svirfneblin Gnomes (Deep Rock Gnomes)
- 02 Percent: Human
- 02 Percent: Half-Orc
- 02 Percent: Minotaur
- 02 percent: Kolbolts
- 02: Tieflings
Government
The City of Bed rock is ran by a newly appointed queen who is Fowina Flintstone. She has a three advisers each is a representative by each clan.
The members are:
- Duke Fred Flintstone (president of the mining operation)
- Earl Barney Rubble ( Field Marshal of the Wrathful Hammers)
- Baron George Slate. (President of trade operations)
Defences
The dwarven army commanded by The Rubble clan is called the The Wrathful Hammers the following is the military units that operate under this banner. Just like the all the realms they have a basic unit for the town guards who are well trained and not to be underestimated. Then there is the dwarven army and dwarven knights. There is no recorded history of a Dragon Rider in the Dwarven annuals of its military.
- King's Axe (elite)
- Mountain Guard (Basic army)
- Mine Shields (Town Guard)
Industry & Trade
Iron and Ferro-Alloy Metals:
- Iron, Chromium, Cobalt, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Niobium, Tantalum, Titanium, Tungsten, Vanadium
- Aluminum, Antimony, Arsenic, Bauxite, Beryllium, Bismuth, Cadmium, Copper, Gallium, Germanium, Indium, Lead, Lithium, Mercury, Rare Earth Minerals, Rhenium, Selenium, Tellurium, Tin, Zinc, Mithril.
- Gold, Platinum-Group Metals (Palladium, Platinum, Rhodium), Silver,
- Asbestos, Baryte, Bentonite, Boron Minerals, Diamond (Gem/Industrial), Diatomite, Feldspar, Fluorspar, Graphite, Gypsum and Anhydrite, Kaolin (China-Clay), Magnesite, Perlite, Phosphate Rock (incl. Guano), Potash, Salt, Sulfur, Talc (incl. Steatite and Pyrophyllite), Vermiculite, Zircon
- Coal
- oil
Infrastructure
- Three large furnaces for refining the ore.
- A vast intricate tunnel system that is six leagues Deep.
- Each tunnel that is dug is mined and cut very precise with beautiful dwarven art, symbols, and signs are added.
- Each tunnel entrance has the crest of the three guilds.
Districts
- Market District
- Trade District
- Mining District
- Housing District
- Visitors District
Assets
Inunng's Pottery:
The workshop of a female dwarf potter named Inunng, who knows the secret of an alchemical clay which is as durable as iron.
The Courthouse:
A grand timber and brick building.
The Armory:
A sturdy timber and brick building, a station of of the town guard. It adjoins a walled courtyard used to detain thieves and scofflaws.
Rida's Ironworks:
The workshop of a female dwarf blacksmith named Rida, who is one of the best weapon smith in the kingdom.
The Red Flask:
A heroic dwarven tavern, decorated with monstrous skulls.
Obswald Candle Emporium LLC.
The General Store of the village with all the basic and mining needs as well as some specialty items. Owned by Obswald Enterprises located in Soteropolis. Ran by a Tiefling by the name of Yoramine Sarzes.
The Majestic Gargoyle:
The local magic shop owned by Tazlynn Slate a high priestess of Thor. This shop contains various potions, scrolls, and some magic items.
The Blue Mug:
A fanciful dwarven tavern, built around a hewn stone impaled by a sword.
The Sly Wizard:
A modest Dwarvem inn, Owned by a dwarf by the name of Brettyn Slate.
Stinge's Clocks:
A modest clockmaker's workshop, within which time seems to pass more slowly. owned by Deep gnome called Kreilla Crystalface
GlitterGem Mutual Holdings:
Banking system of N. Azure since the Pendragons have been ruling. This family is loyal to the King and to the people of N. Azure. Kaswin & Orwyn Glittergem and their eight Children operate this branch.
Rock & Stone Guild:
Owned and operated by the Flintstone clan. If you are to travel in the mines of Rock & Stone you must obtain a business permit and a grape fruit size coin from this guild hall that is to be on you at all times while in the mines. There office is located in the Guild Hall.
Slate Enterprises Guild:
This guild is owned and operated by the slate clan. Any mining business that is to be conducted with Rock & Stone mine company is to be conducted here first. Then you will be directed from this office to the approiate office. All non mining operations is also to conducted at this guild as well. The dwarves of Rock & Stone are open to outside business and trade deals they just have to be conducted through the Slate clan.
Guilds and Factions
- Flintstone Clan
- Rubble Clan
- Slate Clan.
- Semblehamble Clan
- Glittergem Clan.
- Rock & Stone Guild
- Glittergem Mutual Holdings Guild
- Slate Enterprise Guild.
- Merchants Guild.
- Ambrosia Guild.
History
498 CD: On the first of Vulcan the village of Bedrock is established in a carved out portion of the Rock & Stone mine six months after Mine started its operation.
498 CD: On the 15th of Luna the Rubble clan defends the Rock and Stone mine againts a Duergar clan called Gloregeck
498 CD: On the 25th of Luna The Rock & Stone Inc establish Level A Mines
499 CD: 1st of Vulcan, The dwarves celebrate its one anniversary of the village of bedrock. The village population is now 500. The Slate clan now begins it trading operations to the outside world. As well as establish the B Level Mines.
499 CD: 3rd of Vulcan, The Rock & Stone and Slate Enterprises guilds are established in the Guild Hall
499 CD: 15th of Jupitar, Glitter Gem Mutual Holdings is established in the village of Bedrock. This business is the first outsiders allowed to operate in the mine. Glittergem base operations is in Camelot.
499 CD: 23rd of Jupitar, Obswald Emporium LLC sets up a General Store in Bedrock. Obswald Emporium base operation is in Soteropolis.
500 CD: 10th of Zeus: Rock & Stone mining operations break establish The C Level mines. The dangerous part of this level of the mine is that it is located in the legendary realm of the Underdark.
500 CD 29th of Zeus: Adnum Flinstone a clam member who operates in Soteropolis hires the adventure group called Exalted Talent from Acquisitions Incorporated Franchise K to pick up an order of Mithril is mysteriously killed in the A Level Mines. Which brings concern to the royal council.
Points of interest
The broken ruins of a small castle, said to be haunted by the shadows of the warriors who failed to defend it.
A broken arch of polished stone, placed to mark the Battle with the Gloregeck a Duergar clan
The Shrine of Thor: A bronze statue of Thor, God of Thunder, said to be sometimes visited by the god himself
The Garden of Statues: An overgrown garden filled with weirdly life-like stone statues. These honor the fallen dwarves who have died in battle or died while working the mine.
The Guildhall: An ornate timber and brick building, decorated with finely carved friezes. It contains a large meeting hall on the first floor. The second floor contains several medium size rooms, and is shared amongst several local trade guilds. It is the head quarters of Rock & Stone guild and Slate Enterprises. the Third floor is the Head quarters of the Wrathful Hammers.
Geography
Rock and Stone mine is a vast subterranean Fissure starting at 2 leagues below the surface. An underground river runs through out the area with many unground creeks running in to it. The rivers flows in a westerly direction. The dwarves in two years have mined and tunneled six leagues barley touching this vast Fissure. The dwarves recently have discovered that the Fissure reaches the famed legendary Underdark. The Underdark's environment varied vastly from the surface world, making adventuring through it a dangerous expedition. Just like trekking through a desert, adventurers traversing the Underdark's passages needed to be well prepared.[
Climate
The temperature underground varied according to depth and the proximity of thermal activities in the area. Throughout the year, the temperature remained stable and moderate in most regions, usually slightly clammy or chilly. The water underground was extremely cold and posed a hypothermia risk
Natural Resources
- Iron and Ferro-Alloy Metals
- Non-Ferrous Metals
- Precious Metals
- Industrial Minerals
- Mineral Fuels
- Gemstones
Founding Date
1st of Vulcan, 498 CD
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Population
830
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