Principality of Duernid

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Description:
Duernid is the province of the deep dwarves, a realm ruled by the rich territory-owning few within the maze-like society of the deep dwarves. While there is technically a society at play, most deep dwarves are concerned with only their own affairs and dwellings. The borders of the duernid stretch far beneath the surface of Ordafesia, from Norrik to several continents beyond; despite the paths connecting these distant lands, no traders would be foolish enough to tread so dangerous a path. The average deep dwarf spends little time contemplating the politics of their realm and instead seek whatever shiny bits they might find in their caves.
Owning land is a sign of a truly successful deep dwarf, and grants them a level of prestige that they may parley into a level of superiority over their brethren. These land owning elite form the un-unified ruling party of Duernid; there are no rules of succession, suiting the callous relationship deep dwarves share with their offspring. A son or daughter is more often seen as a threat than what a surface-folk might call family. Although they are greatly detached, some rumors of the surface world make their way down to the dark depths of the Duernid and an odd fascination with these surface-folk have caused the deep dwarves society to in many ways offer a distorted reflection of that of the peoples of Norrik and beyond.
Although the Duernid realm covers a vast distance, the control held by the deep dwarves within is limited at best and in many portions is practically non-existent.
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Category:Destiny of the Fated
Category:DOTF Culture