Denboldir Kingdom
The Denboldir Kingdom is a mountainous land of forges, stone halls, and towering peaks, home primarily to Dwarves, Goliaths, and other hardy folk. Known for its relentless work ethic and devotion to craft, the kingdom survived Krane’s conquest by bending the knee rather than being destroyed, as King Bronté personally negotiated surrender to secure his people’s survival. While Bronté still holds the symbolic title of King, true power rests with Demon Commander Fraxus, who operates as a merciless overseer. Fraxus monitors the mines, forges, and trade routes, ensuring quotas of silver, iron, and stone are met for Krane’s war machine. Though Fraxus rarely interferes in Denboldir tradition, his presence is felt in every mine, market, and stronghold, a shadow over the people’s long-standing pride and autonomy.
Denboldir thrives as Arasaka’s industrial heart, supplying ore, stone, and masterwork metal goods. Its people still follow a merit-based hierarchy, choosing leaders based on contributions to the nation, but Fraxus enforces strict quotas and martial law when production falters. Life is grueling, yet the people endure, seeing work and survival as the ultimate virtues.
Structure
King Bronté remains a symbolic leader, chosen yearly by popular vote for his contributions, but Fraxus holds ultimate authority. The kingdom is divided into mining districts, each led by a Foreman who reports directly to Fraxus’s lieutenants. Demon patrols enforce Krane’s laws, while Denboldir’s traditional councils still manage local disputes under Fraxus’s watchful eye.
Culture
Boldirians value resilience, honesty, and productivity above all. Festivals and drinking halls persist, though demon troops now attend to “maintain order.” Fraxus’s rule has pushed the people to work longer hours, yet Denboldir’s identity as a proud, hardworking nation remains strong, even as many whisper about rebellion in the forges.
Public Agenda
To fulfill Krane’s production demands while preserving Denboldir traditions, maintaining their role as Arasaka’s industrial cornerstone, and waiting for a day when Fraxus can be overthrown.
Assets
- Vast silver and iron mines.
- Quality quarried stone for construction.
- Mountain strongholds and deep fortresses.
- The Iron Fir Forest, a vital lumber source.
- Skilled miners, smiths, and stonemasons.
- Fraxus’s demonic guard ensuring trade security
History
Once ruled by a royal bloodline, Denboldir adopted a merit-based monarchy after a plague wiped out the last royal family. For centuries, leaders were chosen for their work ethic and service, a tradition that persists despite Fraxus’s dominance. Krane’s conquest saw minimal bloodshed as King Bronté surrendered, but Fraxus’s arrival marked the end of true Boldirian sovereignty.
Demography and Population
Population of 2 million, made up primarily of Dwarves, Goliathfolk, Gnomes, and Humans, with smaller pockets of other hardy races suited to mountain life.
Territories
Massive mountain ranges dotted with subterranean cities and fortresses, along with the Iron Fir Forest, providing lumber for construction and trade.
Military
A militia-style defense force of 30,000, comprised mainly of volunteer veterans and miners, supplemented by Krane’s demon forces under Demon Commander Fraxus. The kingdom relies heavily on fortified positions and defensive warfare. Denboldir maintains elite warrior-smiths and Goliath shock troops, but Fraxus commands the primary garrisons, integrating demonic enforcers with native forces.
Technological Level
Traditional and practical, with mastery over stone and metalcraft. While not as advanced as Scania and their steam tech, Denboldir boasts unparalleled engineering in fortifications and subterranean architecture.
Foreign Relations
Trades raw materials and masterwork goods with Roshiaca, Caspary Empire, and Kleubraizia. Diplomatic ties are strictly managed by Fraxus, who taxes all exports heavily.
Laws
- Leadership determined by annual merit vote.
- Theft of ore, stone, or tools punished by exile.
- No destruction of mountain tunnels or sacred forges.
- Open defiance of Krane’s legions is punishable by death.
- Festivals of labor and mining may not be interrupted.
Agriculture & Industry
Limited surface farming in forested areas, with the bulk of resources coming from mining, metalworking, and stonecraft. Denboldir exports more raw ore and worked metal than any other Arasaka nation.
Trade & Transport
Mountain pass caravans and subterranean tunnel routes carry goods across Arasaka. Most exports are shipped by land, though Krane’s forces maintain aerial transport for priority shipments.
Education
Guild-based apprenticeships dominate, with smithing, mining, and engineering taught through hands-on work. No formal universities exist outside small clerical schools in mountain halls.
Infrastructure
Heavy stone fortresses, vast underground cities, reinforced bridges, and mining networks. Forest regions feature log and timber-built villages, but stone remains the core material for all major structures.
“By Stone, Sweat, and Will.”
Founding Date
15 PA (1,240 years ago).
Capital
Alternative Names
The Stone Crown, The Eternal Foundry, The Mountain Forge.
Demonym
Boldirian
Leader
Government System
Monarchy, Elective
Economic System
Market economy
Major Exports
- Silver and iron ore.
- Finished weapons and tools.
- Quality stone.
- Refined metals for coinage.
Major Imports
- Grain and crops (primarily from Kleubraizia).
- Livestock and fish (from Roshiaca).
- Spices and luxuries (from Caspary Empire).
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