Thraskund

An underground orc city (currently dwarf occupied) and realm in the Ragged Mountains. Originally (circa -10.000) Thraskund was a dwarven city. But the undermountain city lay in the midst of orc territory, and after hearing of the rich silver mines in Thraskund, the orcs drove the dwarves from the place. Some of the expelled dwarves moved to the north to found Mirazhik, also in the Ragged Mountains. Though not as efficient as the dwarves, the orcs were still able to excavate huge amounts of silver from the mines. Later the former mines were turned into storage chambers of supplies and supposedly hoards of treasure, and the city was fortified. The Pellans conquered the city several times, but only found a smattering of the treasure they had expected (see the Orc Wars). So Thraskund was rumored to have secret treasure chambers undiscovered for thousands of years. Hardaukar III led two legions into Thraskund in 1112 and succeeded in driving back the orcs. After the city was secured, a colony of dwarves have reclaimed the city. Few believe the colony will last, as the surrounding subterranean region is still held by orcs. Hardaukar brought back many valuable items, but much is still thought to lie unclaimed in secret mine tunnels.
Map VIII-nw (or VII-se).