Brightforge

Ruler:
The continent of Brighforge is ruled by King Bharrus Bonehammer. The powerful Dwarf has a long gray beard, and is almost always in his Platinum armor. He's even had his crown permanently melded to his helmet, so he can wear it to battle.

Geography:
Brightforge is split in half by the Gleaming Mountains. Under those moutains, the Dwarves mine for metals and gems. And along those mountain sides, the Barbarians make their home. Hendolin Stronghold is the kingdom's capital, partly guarded by the mountains themselves. Anyone visiting court usually will need to find an escort when they dock at the Spearman's Wharf.



History:
The continent of Brightforge breeds them tough. From the hearty Dwarves in Hendolin Stronghold, to the wild Barbarian tribes in the Gleaming Mountains, life isn't easy. The first known ruler, dating back to the Fracturing, was King Hendolin. Setting many precedents, he founded the strongest army known in the world, and established a strong economy based on mining and smithing.

Although the Dwarves and the Barbarians didn't always get along, they learned to respect one another in order to survive. Once the raids began from the wild beasts inhabiting Kraet, the races worked together to build defenses along the northern border. Now, it is the Barbarian tribes that guard the north in exchange for representation at court, and lucrative trade agreements.