Dwarves of the Kildenvale Mountains

History:

The Dwarves have lived in their mountains since the world was created and life was put on the planet. They originally dwelled beneath the mountains, not even knowing there was a surface world. In the year 300 a group of dwarves broke out of the ground in one of the mountains and discovered the outside world. Since then they have traded with the different countries around the world, however they prefer to dwell within their mountains.

Government:

The Dwarves are ruled by a King, known by the title "The Dawnhammer". Their current leader is Kaldererseg. The King is advisd by several advisers from differnt Dwarven clans.

Economy:

The Dwarves are proud smiths. They are the premiere weapon and armor smiths on the planet. Most countries choose to outfit their troops with dwarven made arms. They also export most of the iron, stone, gold, and precious gems to the world. Once a year they have a friendly weapon making contest with the smiths in Erzoth, which over the last hundred years the dwarves have won 98 out of 100 contests.

Military:

The Dwarven Defenders are known for being stalwart soldiers. Very at home in rough terrain they can defend a pass against superior numbers easily. Their soldiers wear heavy armor and wield big shields and axes. Their famous Dwarven Bezerkers wield big battle axes or dual wield dwarven axes. Their ranged consist of dwarven thunderers, men armed with primitive firearms. The Dwarves are the only ones with access to firearms and refuse to sell any to the outside world.