Founding of Dorn Khazrak

In the years following the end of the Great Voyage, when the Dwarves of Khrumaz landed at what would become Clan Goldfield’s stronghold, Dwarven clans spread out across the nearby lands to establish new holds. One of these clans was Clan Hammerhood, led by Furin Hammerhood. Renowned for their unparalleled skills in masonry and ironworks, Clan Hammerhood was designated by the High King to build a bridge connecting the North of Khrumaz to the South across the (river name in Khuzdul) River. 
The entire clan journeyed to a lone peak along the river and began the construction of a great stone bridge, enabling the armies and folk of Khrumaz to traverse the river with ease. They labored tirelessly with only their tools, sweat, and blood, creating a structure that would stand as a testament to their craft. Upon completing their task, Furin Hammerhood gathered his clan on the newly constructed bridge to declare their intent to explore the South in the name of Khrumaz. Suddenly, an arrow flew from the surrounding woods, striking Furin in his side.
Though the wound did not claim his life, it rendered him immobile. In the darkness of night, hill tribes had crossed the river, surrounding Clan Hammerhood on both sides of the bridge. Encircled and caught off guard, the Dwarves quickly formed a shield wall around their camp and the bridge, returning fire with whatever weapons they had on hand. The tribesmen, ferocious and numerous, assaulted the Dwarves in waves, crashing against the shield wall like a relentless tide. Clan Hammerhood fought valiantly and cut down their attackers in droves, the sheer numbers of the hill tribes began to wear them down. Outnumbered and besieged, the Dwarves sent a lone rider, Korin Sunstone, to break through the enemy lines and seek reinforcements from Urd-Azhâr, the capital of Khrumaz. 
Miraculously, Korin managed to cut down those who blocked his path and rode North to summon aid. For nine days, Clan Hammerhood held their ground against the relentless onslaught, slowly retreating towards the center of the bridge. It is said that for every Dwarf who fell, five of the savages were slain, yet the Dwarves grew exhausted. On the morning of the ninth day, with smoke rising into the sky and the shield wall on the brink of collapse, the hill tribes prepared for a final assault. As the tribal chieftain raised his horn on a nearby hilltop, ready to give the signal to attack, a different horn sounded. 
A horn, as firm as stone and as noble as the mountains, echoed through the smoky air. On the hills to the North, a lone banner appeared, carried by a Dwarf clad in armor—the blue banner of a dwarf and helmet, with nine stars above. Then, hundreds of armored Dwarves crested the hill, the reinforcements had arrived. Victorious from their campaigns against the Orc tribes in the North, they had ridden with all haste from the capital to relieve Clan Hammerhood. Led by Durin Blackhammer of Ord-Khaz and the holy Vakir Kozar Runehammer, one hundred and fifty cavalry upon the backs of rams thundered down the hills, smashing into the enemy lines and cutting through them like a blade through flesh. 
With renewed strength, Clan Hammerhood pushed out from the bridge to join their kin in the fray. With the hill tribes either slain or scattered, Furin Hammerhood was attended to by the best physicians among the reinforcements. Once his wounds were tended, he convened with Vakir Kozar Runehammer. The Vakir declared that the nine days of defense were a divine sign, as there are nine gods of the Ankora. He proclaimed that each day of their siege had been protected by one of the Nine Gods, a clear message that they were destined to found a city upon this hard-won land. And so, they carved a mighty fortress of stone and iron into the lone peak by the river, naming it Dorn Khazrak, or the Fortress of Iron. Forever guarding the bridge that connects the North and South of Khrumaz, Dorn Khazrak stands as a bulwark, a testament to Dwarven resolve. The city was born in fire and blood, blessed by the gods, and built to endure for a thousand years and a thousand more.