Ironheim
Hail friend!Ironheim was once an independent city state populated by the ancestors of Kuldrithian settlers. Since 'the Five Day War' in 1334 A.E., the Empire, who exploit the population for their scientific and mining technologies, have occupied the city. There is a large military presence here, including a curfew in place for ordinary citizens and enforced prohibition laws preventing the sale of strong alcohol. Travel to and from the city requires the use of a document stamped by a Vanguard officer, but black market goods often find their way through. The current leaders of the city are Lord Merron of Ironheim and Saphira Malvarro, Emperor Lucianno's aunt.
This Article was speed written in order to complete Summer Camp 2022.
As such this article is very much a work in progress, and will be updated to my usual standard once the competition is over.
If you have any suggestions about what you'd like to see in the update, please let me know in the comment section below.
History
"Nobody knows the tunnels like we dwarves do."Ironheim is an ancient city which was founded around 4000 BE when the Iron Dwarves came down the Jagged Mountains under the leadership of the then King, Thorren. As an autonomous city state the settlement thrived and its people thrived too, mining and trading in copper and iron ore, discovering new technologies and tools, including a cure for Prospector's Fever. All of that changed, however, following the ascension of Augustas Malvarro to the throne of Revaelor. The self-declared Emperor tore up the map of Elvara and set about occupying the independent city states, including Ironheim. In 1334, the dwarven King Merron and his immediate family were assassinated whilst they slept in their chambers. This caused a state of panic, ensuring the Iron Army was caught off guard. After 5 days of bloodshed, in what would later become known as the 'Five Day War', Emperor Malvarro's Army seized control of Ironheim and the city fell under the Empire's control. It is now one of the most closely guarded cities of the Empire, with a large Vanguard base to ensure that work continues at the Ironheim seam.Daggid Bronzmaul — Dwarven Blacksmith, Ironheim
Founding Date
4000 BE
Type
City
Population
12 000
Inhabitant Demonym
Iron Dwarves
Location under
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I understand that your are a fellow person who sprinted to the end, so the article is not anywhere near finished, but I have to ask, as it isnt really clear in the article, is it a leading mining town, a leader of invention, or perhaps a leader in that it is "one of the most closely guarded cities in the Empire?" Good job on the history though, hitting the highlights without getting to bogged down in the details can be very hard when you are trying to make the dash at the end of summer camp.
Hey thanks for taking the time to read and comment. I appreciate it :) In answer to your question, mining is the major industry in Ironheim. Due to the expertise of its people, which have been passed down from generation to generation, the town is a leader in the invention of mining technologies and new mining techniques (which I will outline when I update the article).
Gilly Hartill Fantasy world builder, aspiring author & lover of all things RPG.