Heartforge

The Dwarven city of Heartforge it the farthest stronghold from the three old lines which dominate the dwarven world of this continent. Mostly disjointed from their brother cities the Heartforge is mostly known as the religious center for dwarves. There is only one main thoroughfare to and from this city to the others far to the north and South east.

Ancient city ruins lay above the now bursting Heartforge. Tir'dak was the first bastion for the Deep Dwarves who as they dug deeper they found many deep veins of rare metals hidden under the city.

The old city Tir’dak
The ancient city of Tir’dak is the high city ruins that lay above Heartforge. As the miners dug deeper into the bedrock it became more and more difficult to keep the tunnels safe from so far away. When a marvellous cave deeper under the mountain side was uncovered the then king began building a larger hold for the miners and guardians of the roads.

The Bone Watchers
The grave clerics that perform the final rites of the citizens of Heartforge. They keep their rituals to themselves for the most part, though it is well known that the oldest of them go into the ancient catacombs of the city of Tir’Dak to keep the restless bones in peace. There have been times when the bright ones, as they are called, have not managed to serpress the malevolent forces at bay. Often then warriors are sent to clear the awoken bones and a new Bright One takes their place. The usual practice of replacement is unknown by those who are not part of the process.

The Unavowed
A group of ruffians who have been cast out of the city. They are those that have committed such heinous crimes or opposed the status quo. Those who are cast from the dwarven fortresses wander the surface world usually finding others of their kind, but as well end up as roughians or the few that have found opportunities as adventurers or merchants.