Dwarven Confederation
The Clans of Barik (Dwarven: Dwarin'ar av Barik), known collectively as the Dwarven Confederation, are a nation of Iron Dwarves who live in the region of Barik in North-Western Kquimlar. Tracing back to refugees from the imperial state of Grand Thallanin's collapse during the Secession Fever of the 5th Era, the Dwarves that emigrated to Barik quickly formed an affinity for their new home, and got to work reposing ancient mountainous cities and mines in the region, becoming a large economy in the process. Unlike many other Dwarves effected by Grand Thallanin's fall, the Iron Dwarves stand tall and seek to focus on past and future successes, not failures. A philosophy known as Dor-Monmur or Iron Will, developed by Dor'Saman Ulfgar Ironforge (Dor'Saman means "Iron Shield Brother", referring to the idea that the Dor'Saman is first among equals rather than a domineering ruler), has become gospel for all Iron Dwarves around the globe, advocating rapid expansion and resource consolidation in order to restore their grandiose "old empire".
The Dwarven Confederation is partly made up of 5 so-called "Dek-Dwarin'ar", literally "Strong Clans", great houses who collectively preside over various villages, towns and repurposed cities in the Barik region. These 5 clans are:
- Clan Ironforge, currently led by Ulfgar Ironforge
- Clan Frostbreaker, currently led by Holar Frostbreaker
- Clan Duldaer, currently led by a Steward's Council in absence of an heir
- Clan Vursel, currently led by Vulgrim Vursel
- Clan Salai, currently led by Marasa Salai
Dor'Dwarin hef Dor-Monmur (Iron Dwarves have Iron Will)
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Geopolitical, Kingdom
Alternative Names
Clans of Barik, Dwarin'ar av Barik
Demonym
Barikish
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