Dagorburg

Coat of Arms of the Dagor family

The **Kingdom of the Dagoric Dwarves**, commonly called **Dagorburg**, is the homeland of all Dwarves. However, the Eksilic Dwarves have mostly left this homeland.

## History

Before the establishment of Dagorburg, the Clans were each independent (indeed, Clan Morigak was independent until 2509). In 2274, Dag Goldenarm, a famous warrior and last scion of the Clan Dagor, led an uprising against the human Kingdom of Stryk (what is now the Duchy of Strackenz), and took back the ancient Dwarven hold in the Great Mountain (Zarburg in Dwarvish).

To ensure Dwarven supremacy in the region, Dag opened his doors to the various Clans and offered them vassalage in return for protection and peace. All the major clans agreed, except Clans Morigak and Karryn. Clan Karryn's land was destroyed and all men were slaughtered, with the women sold into slavery. Morigak managed to hold their own and were left alone, until their eventual assimilation after the Kingdom of Kolos took their homeland.

In 2383, the First Dagoric Civil War began. Clans Yswyn and Begor rose up against Kol I, whom they had seen as a weak leader after giving much of the Kingdom's overland territory to the Olmidian Empire. After a year of fighting, Kol I Lawgiver was killed in personal combat with his cousin, Kol the Jester. Kol the Jester was then crowned king and given the new moniker of "Kinsbane".

In 2612 the Second Dagoric Civil War broke out between High King "Ruddy" Urmon II and his kinsman Dvayn Bitteraxe, son of the fourth son of Dvayn III, Gelb. Urmon was unseated in 2620 and was exiled, living out his final years in the Kingdom of Everlyn.

### Diplomacy

Since the foundation of the Olmidian Empire, Dagorburg has held an, at times, uneasy alliance with the Imperial powers. However, Dagorburg and the Kingdom of Kolos are under ceasefire after the War of Horndell, in which High King Dvayn VIII Wildmount attempted to take the neighbouring valley of Horndell. High King Dvayn was killed and succeeded by his son, Dvayn IX Thunderboot. This war also marked the increase in tensions between the Dagoric and Eksilic clans after some Eksilic mercenaries were used by Kolos.

## Geography

Dagorburg is built on top of, and within, a large mountain called Mount Dagor. The city is comprised of eight districts, arranged as circles atop one another with a central shaft (known as the Throat) running through them all.

### Districts:

#### The Obrak

The uppermost level, and the only one that is mostly on top, and not within, the mountain. This is the home of King as well as various government buildings. The Chiefs also maintain residences within the Obrak.

#### Toppmote

The second district. This is mostly filled with high-end merchants and chieftains. The Clan Courts are also at home here.

#### Inngang

This district has the main entrances into Dagorburg: The Kolos Gate (to the north), the Kelpi Gate (to the south), and the Stryk Gate (to the West). This is also the main commercial district, with various traders for the outside world.

#### The Forda

The fourth district. The largest of them all. This district, Finnid, and Kovat are split by Clan. Clans keep their own peace. Interclan /Unclanned taken up by the High Court.

#### Finnid

Similar to the Forda. Finnid also houses most of the non-diplomatic non-Dwarves.

#### Kovat

Most industry takes place in Kovat. The heat of the forges is used to heat the whole kingdom through vents and tubing. Ventilation and heating are controlled in the "Belly of the Beast" which is controlled from Kovat but the actually machinery is on the district below.

#### Zivot

Below the forges are the machines. Most of this small district is taken up by the Belly of the Beast. There are also many slum areas.

#### Shaktor

The mines of Dagorburg are reached through the final district of Shaktor. Small, dark, and cramped.

## Dagoric Clans

#### House of Dagor

The Royal Family, highly selective lineage. Those not in the line of succession are married into other clans and their children will not be of the House of Dagor. This is seen as the only Clanless family.

#### Clan Begor

The largest clan. Around 150,000 strong, they make up nearly a quarter of the population of Dagorburg.

* **Chief:** Geldo III
* **Noted Families:** Begron, Afragan, Thurk
* **Population:** 150,000

#### Clan Derod

One of the most powerful Clans in Dagorburg. Clan Derod were previously at war with Clan Kardom. They own many mines in Dagorburg. Durgor Silverhand is a member of Clan Derod, of the Saldor family.

* **Chief:** Delg-Urmon II
* **Noted Families:** Saldor, Vyrm, Perridar
* **Population:** 95,000

#### Clan Kardom

Previopusly an exiled clan, they were allowed to return around 240 years ago after making peace with Clan Derod.

* **Chief:** Mar XII
* **Noted Families:** Tekrod, Vellon, Axor
* **Population:** 40,000

#### Clan Kollodan

Often called the "War Clan", often the Chiefs have been great military leaders.

* **Chief:** Gand "the Topaz Fist" VI
* **Noted Families:** Exar, Fendor, Gorodor
* **Population:** 105,000

#### Clan Morigak

Clan Morigak once had their own kingdom but sought refuge in Dagorburg some-300 years ago. They still use the title of "King" for their chief.

* **King:** Therlin XXVIII
* **Noted Families:** Dankil, Daraln, Holdek
* **Population:** 100,000

#### Clan Selber

Clan Selber was formerly the Royal Clan of what is now Dagorburg before the House of Dagor took it over around 1,200 years ago.

* **Chief:** Kol I
* **Noted Families:** Gorunn, Stol, Kilvar
* **Population:** 60,000

#### Clan Torunn

A Clan that is smaller in number. They have some prominent Eksilic blood. They are notably taller than the other Clans.

* **Chief:** Delg III
* **Noted Families:** Marastyr, Palador, Nordak
* **Population:** 35,000

#### Clan Yswyn

One of the exiled Clans, they have been reduced to raiders and bandits. Many have formed mercenary companies that are known throughout the old world. Some even fought during the Halari civil war.

* **Chief:** Thror II
* **Noted Families:** Falkrunn, Grimdar, Drynn
* **Population:** 5,000