Memaldur Province

Memaldur, or the Memaldur Province is a dwarven hold within the Kingdom of Lambert created during the Treason Trials in 679 which displaced a majority of the Dwarven Holds that surrounded the Irongrate Mountains. Ruled over by a Hosstdwarf, it makes it one of the last dwarven noble titles to be used south of the Irongrate after the treason trials ripped through Clamund. Memaldur is well known in the kingdom for producing some of the highest quality weapons and armour which is used by most of the standing Lambertian army with most of their weapons being put in armories for when levies are mustered. Territory that the Memaldur Province holds consists of some borderland villages as well as several dwarven surface towns that were rebuilt following the treason trials to inhabit both dwarven and human settlers.
The Memaldur Province is also home to two blacksmith guilds that established themselves in Mistfall and Marburow who mainly take up the contracts of supplying the kingdom's troops with quality weapons. Many of the Eldest dwarves who are highly exalted among the guilds and communities even come from previous Dwarven Holds just north of Mistfall including the kingdoms of Norm Valdur and Bonn Khaldur who still live as of 1300. Because of the abundance of ingot trade between the Dwarven Kingdom's of Nord and the veterancy of the guilds, many people would be proud to find that all weapons and armour produced by Memaldur is of the highest quality. Memaldur also boasts a well-equipped human provincial force that is almost entirely equipped with Memaldur's iconic halberd and plate and mail armour almost to a man.
== Inhabitants ==
Memaldur is mainly populated by humans who migrated from the south following the establishment of the province as well as several thousand dwarves who mainly derive from the former holds in the desolate north. Many dwarves who survived the treason trials in Mistfall and Marburow by hiding in the towns also have surviving ancestors who live in current times although in diminished numbers compared to times prior to paragonist crusades. Many dwarven merchants and minor nobles are also well connected to the holds north of the Irongrate mountains making it easy for the guilds to acquire iron and steel which they use to manufacture weapons and armour. Many dwarves and humans within the province in some way or form work for either the Molten Bear or Copper Goblin guild as much of the villages and towns that are within the province were acquired by prominent guildsmen who hold high ranking within their respective guilds in exchange for resources such as food and tradeable resources to fund their ingot exchange.
It is rumored that within the walls Mistfall under many ancient crypts that hold the renowned warriors and nobles of the Age of Magic, Fowlblade; the artifact of the Kingdom of Goryur, is hidden under the old town where most of the buildings and forts lay in mossy ruin. Many treasure hunters looked for the tomb of the warrior-king of Goryur who asked that his remains be buried at Mistfall; his childhood home, but were met with traps and ghoulified dwarves who were driven insane under the rubble of old town without food or drink. Although many treasure hunters continue to reach the ancient king's tomb as late as 1300, many have their doubts as to whether or not the blade is truly there in the first place.
The majority of the human and dwarven population that aren't officially tied to the blacksmith guilds of Mistfall and Marburow inhabit the lonely plains under the shadow of the Irongrate mountains. Many dwarves not tied to the guilds are commonly known as hill dwarves and they work with the human peasant population by supplying wheat and bread for the towns and abroad. Aside from the seat of Hosstdwarf, most mayor and lordship positions including the Old Dwarf Castle is ruled over or administrated by human nobles who are entrusted to serve by the leading Hosstdwarf. A small minority of humans also serve in the standing army of Memaldur as dwarves are not permitted to enlist in the army for preference for their craftsdwarfship.
Being so close to the Irongrate mountains, it is not uncommon for Mistfall and Marburow to receive a greenskin raid that is risen by ambitious mountain orc clan leaders. Although diminishing in numbers south of the Irongrates by the Age of Steel, the mountain passes prove difficult to police as greenskin pits are well defended and often crowded which makes it difficult for small armies to attack effectively. The Mountain Orcs are a threat in the Memaldur Province and often come down from the mountains to establish camps in caves and hills away from roads and patrols. Icewall is a common target for Mountain Orcs considering its isolation from the rest of the province and often becomes prey to scattered raids that harry outlying buildings several people being killed.
== Notable Locations ==
Mistfall- One of the major trading posts between Lambertian merchants and Dwarven traders prior to the Paragon Heretic Trials before it was razed by a crusading army of First Men. After the establishment of Memaldur, the town was rebuilt by King Darius Hobbes who put several pounds worth of his personal gold into the reconstruction of major parts of town. Although parts of the town remain as is, such as the burial mound and the growers district, Mistfall is well known for its smelters and forges which the Molten Bear guild utilizes.
Marburow- The seat of power for the Hosstdwarfchy. Like Mistfall, Marburow was a trade town that was actually an extension of Mistfall as several winding corridors and tunnels connect the two towns but are long out of use as age collapsed a majority of the systems making them impassable. Marburow is home to the Copper Goblin guild who makes a majority of the halberd patterns used by the Kingdom of Lambert.
Old Dwarf Castle- The castle is what remains of a much larger dwarven fortress known as Olfusten that was lost during an ancient war involving Norm Valdur. Most of the rubble that remained of the great walls of the fortress were used in the reconstruction of Mistfall in 685. The Lord General has his seat of power here and the standing provincial army of Memaldur are camped at this castle.
Dirtfalls- a minor settlement that many consider to be a large village cooperative inhabited by hill dwarves and humans. Provides wheat and bread for Mistfall and Marburow and is largely owned by senior guildsmen of the Copper Goblin.
Icewall- The northernmost village in the Kingdom of Lambert that is under the control of guildsmen of the Molten Bear. Regularly harvests thawberries when not being raided by Mountain Orcs.
Category:Kingdom of Lambert