The Dwarves of Donnegroth

The first dwarves were forged by Hielaph in the distant past to serve as workers for his great forge. As the gods became more distant from the material plane, the dwarves came more into their own as one of the sentient races. Historically, there were many dwarven empires, but following the fall of Tor came a period of great strife and violence, during which many of these empires were wiped out entirely by war. Today only a single empire remains, The Iron Dominion of Donnegroth. Ruled by the Iron Council, a group of seven, The Iron Dominion stands as the last bastion of true Dwarven society.

Dwarves have gray complexions, ranging from almost black to a pale ashen color. Their eyes are often brown, though sometimes blue or red. Their hair tends to be coarse and thick, mainly in earthy colors of browns, blacks, grays, whites, and reds. Male dwarves typically grow long, full beards worn in braids.

Most dwarves in the city of Donnegroth worship Narach, Hielaph, Idwah, and Jundahl. Most dwarves act out of self-interest or greed. Their society values those with ambition and the strength to achieve their goals while maintaining a sense of honor.

	Narach- Most dwarves act out of self-interest or greed. Their society values those with ambition and the strength to pursue it.
	Hielaph- Most dwarves pay respect to ancient creator, and much of society still revolves around mining, smelting, forging, etc.
	Idwah- The earth from which rock and ore comes, from which their homes are built. For providing the resources upon which many dwarven lives are built, Idwah garners much respect.
	Jundahl- The fire at the heart of the forge, and the god of revelry. When a dwarf achieves a longstanding goal you can be sure they'll be celebrating.

Magic is strictly regulated within Donnegroth. Unlicensed use of magic within the city is highly illegal and those caught doing so face extremely harsh consequences.

The city of Donnegroth itself contains many businesses, large and small. Several taverns and inns, many blacksmiths, several tinkerers, three large-scale mining companies.

Other structions of importance include:
	the Iron Garrison, heart of the Donnegroth's military.
	The Seat of Ferrin, compound of the iron council and other government officials.
	The Heart of the Mountain, a large central borehole leading far down to molten rock, which also serves as a source of energy within the city, providing steam power to certain structures and businesses.
	The Krark Clan Ironworks, mining and smelting company that provides a significant source of iron ingots.
	The Maehan Brothers Gem and Mineral Supply Firm, a large mining company that focuses on producing high quality gems, minerals, and other stone materials for a variety of uses.
	The Arkhun Exploratory Mining Corporation, the smallest of the three large mining companies within Donnegroth, focused on exploring the depths of the earth for rare, unusual, or new materials.
	The Blacksmiths' Guild of Donnegroth, connected to other smithing guilds around the world, acting as a union of sorts.
	The Ebon Hall, greatest temple to Narach.
	The Ironspirit's Anvil, a large monument to Hielaph. A mecca of sorts to devout worshippers.
	Small temples to Idwah and Jundahl.