The Kingdom of Hammers

The Kingdom of Hammers


Description:
The Kingdom of Hammers is located in the Iron Mountains. It is known as the land of the Sky Dwarves because many of the Dwarven communities in this area are built aboveground. It is known primarily for its exquisite stone working and architecture.

History:
Of the two Dwarven Kingdoms, the Kingdom of Hammers is the oldest. As with most of the Fey, the majority of the Dwarves came through Gates on the Eastern side of the Ohsahn Continent either through the Emerald Gate or the Iron Gate, but largely through the Iron Gate. As it happens, the Iron Gate was already situated in the Iron Mountains and so most of the Dwarves were happy to stay put.

Geography:
The Kingdom of Hammers is located primarily in the area of the Iron Mountains. It also lays claim to the plains land that lies between the mountains and the sea to the south.

Government:
The Kingdom of Hammers places a lot of value in hard work, to the point that they have invested the rule of their country with the working class. The most skilled and able craftsmen of the Kingdom serve on a governing council and make important decisions involving trade regulations and crafting standards among other things.

Economy:
As is to be expected wherever one finds a large population of Dwarves, The Kingdom of Hammers boasts a vibrant economy. With an emphasis on hard work and crafting, the Kingdom of Hammers is never in short supply of things to export. They are known primarily for their stone working—jewelry, sculpture, etc.—and for their architecture. It is not uncommon for people from all over the world to come to Bala-Narule to hire architects to either draw up construction plans or to actually oversee the projects. They also have a healthy weapon and armoring industry, though it is not as highly prized as the weapons and armor that can be found in the Mithril Kingdom.

Inhabitants:
The inhabitants of The Kingdom of Hammers are primarily Dwarves, although all hard-working individuals are welcome. Most who live in the Kingdom of Hammers have at least a rudimentary knowledge of architecture and/or stone working. Most inhabitants are also followers of Gohred, the God of Rocks, Metal, and Soil.



Country Traits:
==== Artisan  :  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"TimesNewRoman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language: EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"> ==== <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"TimesNewRoman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">You grew up amongst the great artisans of the mighty Dwarven Kingdom of Hammers. You have always been surrounded by fine wares and have even picked up a few skills yourself.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:150%">

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"TimesNewRoman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">Bonus: Gain +1 to Appraise checks and +1 to Craft checks.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:150%"> ==== <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"TimesNewRoman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language: EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">Student of Architecture  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"TimesNewRoman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language: EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">:  <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"TimesNewRoman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language: EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"> ==== <span style="font-family:'TimesNewRoman',serif;font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;">The architecture found in the Kingdom of Hammers is some of the most impressive, beautiful, and fascinating architecture on Ontearis. From a young age, you have taken an interest in its construction and design, and later, that of architecture around the world.

<span style="font-family:'TimesNewRoman',serif;font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;">Bouns: Gain +1 to Knowledge (Engineering) checks and +1 to Knowledge (Local) checks and one of these (your choice) is always a class skill for you. '''<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"TimesNewRoman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language: EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"> '''