Dal-Dur: The Deep Hold

The primary Dwarven stronghold in the South. Dal-Dur focuses on deep-core mining and supplies the raw Aether-crystals and iron that fuel Steamfort's war machine in the North. Unlike the industrialized Steamfort, Dal-Dur remains a bastion of traditionalism and stone-craft.

Regional Lore

Explore the depths of Dal-Dur through the following records:

Governance and Society

• Political Structure of the Deep Hold: Details on High King Thrain III and the Great Houses.
• Mining Consortiums and Rivalries: The economic heart of the citadel and the conflict between tradition and profit.
• The Shield-Bearers of Dal-Dur: The elite military units that defend the deep tunnels.

Landmarks and Geography

• Landmark: The Great Anvil: The sacred forge of the First King.
• Landmark: The Crystal Chasms: A vertical wonderland of sound and light.
• History of the Southern Wards: The ancient defenses protecting the continent from the Broad Swells.

Biology and Threats

• Deep-Earth Bestiary: A guide to the dangerous predators of the subterranean world.
• Flora and Fauna of the Dark Tunnels: The resilient lifeforms that thrive in the lightless depths.

Key Locations

• Districts and Conflicts: An overview of the city's districts (see Districts and Conflicts.md).
• NPCs: Profiles of prominent citizens and leaders (see the NPCs/ directory).