Ord-Khaz

Ord-Khaz, translating to Hammer Hall in Traveler's Tongue, is the Northeastern-most city in Khrumaz. The city is governed by High Thane Durin Blackhammer, the leader of Clan Blackhammer, in the name of Uzbad Vaelis I Runehammer. The city acts as the primary seat of Clan Blackhammer and clans loyal to them, as well as the primary industrial center of Khrumaz's tools, weapons, and armor. 
Ord-Khaz is a Dwarven hold established by settlers from Clan Blackhammer coming from the area that would become Vel-Ukaad, splitting off from the main Khrumazi contingent seeking lands and mountains to settle. It initially was a coal mining town that blossomed into a proper city, with major industry and housing developing throughout the mountains that made up Ord-Khaz. Due to the rich coal veins that had brought the Dwarves to the area originally, as well as the large iron veins within the mountains, the city was able to expand much faster than the other Dwarven holds of the time, leading it to be considered the first proper Dwarven hold of Khrumaz.
== History ==
=== Reign of Thorgrim Stoneheart ===
The city developed quietly and well thanks to the labors of (at the time) Thane Durin Blackhammer, despite him being called back to the capital to deal with many issues and responsibilities that would traditionally be the duty of the High King of Khrumaz. The primary industrial zone, many of the upper halls, upper housing, and the two gates into Ord-Khaz were completed during this time. Clan Blackhammer established itself as the main smiths of Khrumaz during this time, producing incalculable quantities of tools and weapons, portions of which would be dedicated towards the great labors undertaken at Urd-Azhâr. 
=== Khrumazi Restoration ===
After the Mad King had been deposed and order restored to Khrumaz under Uzbad Vaelis I Runehammer, Clan Blackhammer had more time and energy available to focus on the development of their hold. They began experimenting with brews and potions, alongside their typical pursuits of smithing and other similar industrial pursuits. The hold greatly expanded due to the efforts of Durin Blackhammer, who had been recently made High Thane of Khrumaz.
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