Korunbek

The Korunbek is a great castle on the surface, built atop a hill and surrounded by verdant fields. Unlike the Bariduk or Vurdalim folk, the Korunbekers are not just herders for the sheep or cows, but also the cantons' butchers, cheesemakers and leatherworkers. They also breed fine donkeys, mules and dogs and are purveyors of jewel-toned inks and black powder. The Korunbekers settled rich valley bottomland rather than ore-bearing land, and have earned their gold through trade for generations. In addition, they have more or less cornered the hops supply, making themselves critical to the brewing of dwarven stouts. All of these factors make them one of the wealthier cantons. One wonders why their neighbors do not overrun the shepherds, merchants and cheesemakers of Korunbek, while the dwarves of Korunbek don't mine much ore, their heavy crossbows are famous for their deadliness, and their wealth buys many friends.