Ruler: King Brodan Emberforge (Dwarf). No queen.
Capital: Khaz’Torak, carved deep into the mountain roots and open to the western sea.
Trade & Economy: Mines of gold, gems, mithril, and enchanted ores.
Military: Powerful siege engineers, rune-smiths, and earth-giants.
Culture: Gruff, industrious, and insular. Dwarves coexist uneasily with orcs and goblins under strict mining guild laws.
Symbol: Hammer and pick over a golden anvil.
Notes: The Empire’s wealth flows from these mountains.
Empire Capital: Lies on its border with Verdantreach and Thalassar Proper, symbolizing unity between earth, sea, and life.