The Kingdom of Kuldrith

The Kingdom of Kuldrith is a vast dwarven country located to the north-west of the Malvarron Empire, across the Iron Sea.   Its terrain is mostly rocky and mountainous, with a temperate climate in the kingdom's south, and glacial climate to the north. Kuldrith is known for its heavy mining industry and underground cities.   It’s capital Caldas is divided into two sections. The ’Over City’ which sprawls out above the surface, and the ’Under City’ which is made up of a network of habitable tunnels underneath the mountain's surface. In Caldas, your social status is determined by how near to the surface you live, with the wealthiest individuals residing above ground.   Interestingly, Kuldrith has only one city which exists entirely on the surface—Ironcleft.   Ironcleft, is considered Kuldrith's largest trading hub due to its large port and easy accessibility.   Kuldrith is perhaps most famous for its quality armour and weaponry. With ancient expertise and easy access to iron, Redsteel and other specialist ores, Kuldrithian smithing is regarded as the best Astaeria has to offer, with quality pieces fetching high prices, especially overseas.   Kuldrith has a large dwarven population and as a result the kingdom is ruled by an appointed, dwarven king. The current monarch, King Mithas Bronzehammer, who commands a powerful army, skilled in swordsmanship and close range, melee combat. Caldas is perhaps the most heavily defended city in the whole of Astaeria.