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 ====== Stoneheart Hold ====== ====== Stoneheart Hold ======
  
-This is the last surviving dwarven stronghold on Miranda that is still occupied by [[creatures:​dwarf|dwarves]]. All of the other great strongholds were destroyed during the [[lore:​Brother'​s War]] or occupied by fell creatures far too dangerous to drive out. Thus, Stoneheart Hold is the center of all of the power of the dwarves that still remain on Miranda.+This is the last surviving ​[[lore:dwarven ​hold#stronghold]] on Miranda that is still occupied by [[creatures:​dwarf|dwarves]]. All of the other great strongholds were destroyed during the [[lore:​Brother'​s War]] or occupied by fell creatures far too dangerous to drive out. Thus, Stoneheart Hold is the center of all of the power of the dwarves that still remain on Miranda.
  
 The hold is in the [[Iron Mountains]] and built around and into the appropriately the [[Gate of the Gods]]. The walls that stretch between the mountains at their base are over 30 feet thick and crafted with all of the cunning of the greatest [[wp>​Stonemasonry|masons]] in the world. The hold completely blocks passage through [[Stoneheart Mountains#​Axe Pass]], which is the only pass that offers safe passage through the mountains most of the year. The hold is in the [[Iron Mountains]] and built around and into the appropriately the [[Gate of the Gods]]. The walls that stretch between the mountains at their base are over 30 feet thick and crafted with all of the cunning of the greatest [[wp>​Stonemasonry|masons]] in the world. The hold completely blocks passage through [[Stoneheart Mountains#​Axe Pass]], which is the only pass that offers safe passage through the mountains most of the year.
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 ===== History ===== ===== History =====
  
-During the [[lore:Age of Gods]] five great dwarven strongholds were built. Each one was dedicated to one of the dwarven deities, where the clans most favored by the deity could live. They were interconnected by a series of tunnels deep beneath the world. Over time, the tunnels in the Realms were expanded into a spider-web network of side tunnels. This allowed the dwarves to travel about the world in large numbers without other nations knowledge.+During the [[lore:Age of the Gods]] five great dwarven strongholds were built. Each one was dedicated to one of the dwarven deities, where the clans most favored by the deity could live. They were interconnected by a series of tunnels deep beneath the world. Over time, the tunnels in the Realms were expanded into a spider-web network of side tunnels. This allowed the dwarves to travel about the world in large numbers without other nations knowledge.
  
 Stoneheart was founded upon the teachings of war and battle, for its clans were being prepared for a coming War of Darkness in which all the world would be torn asunder. Stoneheart taught them the skill of battle, the nature of war, and the price of victory. The dwarves engaged in many battles over the years that followed, but nothing that resembled upcoming unforgiving War against the Darkness. Stoneheart was founded upon the teachings of war and battle, for its clans were being prepared for a coming War of Darkness in which all the world would be torn asunder. Stoneheart taught them the skill of battle, the nature of war, and the price of victory. The dwarves engaged in many battles over the years that followed, but nothing that resembled upcoming unforgiving War against the Darkness.
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 //Main Article: [[atlas:​Republic of Irill]]// //Main Article: [[atlas:​Republic of Irill]]//
  
-Although Irill and Stoneheart don’t actually touch borders, they have extensive trading agreements. In fact, most of the largest trading holds are located in Irill or the Free States. After the fall of the Second Irillian Empire both of these lands were interested in dwarven ​gold and steel, while Stoneheart wished to extend their influence farther south. Their holds, combined with the Turanian Trade Pact, turned Irill from a burned-out shell to the trading capital of the Realms.+Although Irill and Stoneheart don’t actually touch borders, they have extensive trading agreements. In fact, most of the largest trading holds are located in Irill or the Free States. After the fall of the Second Irillian Empire both of these lands were interested in gold and [[lore:​dwarven ​steel]], while Stoneheart wished to extend their influence farther south. Their holds, combined with the Turanian Trade Pact, turned Irill from a burned-out shell to the trading capital of the Realms.
  
 This perceived relationship gives Stoneheart a great deal of influence in Irillian affairs. While Irill has begun to flex their own independence,​ Stoneheart still has a great number of contacts and Senators that seek their opinion on matters of national importance. Stoneheart has become so good at human politics that none suspect how much control they have over Irill. This perceived relationship gives Stoneheart a great deal of influence in Irillian affairs. While Irill has begun to flex their own independence,​ Stoneheart still has a great number of contacts and Senators that seek their opinion on matters of national importance. Stoneheart has become so good at human politics that none suspect how much control they have over Irill.
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 //Main Article: [[atlas:​Krandryia]]//​ //Main Article: [[atlas:​Krandryia]]//​
  
-The largest numbers of dwarves not influenced by Stoneheart are those clans that settled into Krandryia. These clans have linked their own deities to the belief of the druids. Most of the clans came from the [[Firock Stronghold]] that was in the Dragon ​Mountains on the southern continent before it was abandoned. Stoneheart has some contact with these clans, but it is minimal.+The largest numbers of dwarves not influenced by Stoneheart are those clans that settled into Krandryia. These clans have linked their own deities to the belief of the druids. Most of the clans came from the [[Firock Stronghold]] that was in the [[atlas:​Abjurer ​Mountains]] on the southern continent before it was abandoned. Stoneheart has some contact with these clans, but it is minimal.
  
 Since Firock, god of fire and craftsmanship blessed these clans; the best dwarven master craftsmen live in Krandryia. While many dwarven craftsmen from Stoneheart has journeyed to Krandryia to obtain there masters rank, not all of them have returned with many electing to live in Krandryia. Still, Stoneheart needs the solidarity of all dwarven clans to stand against the coming War of Darkness that was foretold generations ago. Since Firock, god of fire and craftsmanship blessed these clans; the best dwarven master craftsmen live in Krandryia. While many dwarven craftsmen from Stoneheart has journeyed to Krandryia to obtain there masters rank, not all of them have returned with many electing to live in Krandryia. Still, Stoneheart needs the solidarity of all dwarven clans to stand against the coming War of Darkness that was foretold generations ago.
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 The Blackblood are not accomplish miners, since most of the races are over six feet tall and dislike the enclosed feeling of a mineshaft. Instead, they are paying the dwarves to teach their craft to the goblins, which is not an easy task. There is still some raiding and border disputes, plus the occasional battle for the sake of battle, but this is much smaller than the near genocidal war the Blackblood waged against Stoneheart. The Blackblood are not accomplish miners, since most of the races are over six feet tall and dislike the enclosed feeling of a mineshaft. Instead, they are paying the dwarves to teach their craft to the goblins, which is not an easy task. There is still some raiding and border disputes, plus the occasional battle for the sake of battle, but this is much smaller than the near genocidal war the Blackblood waged against Stoneheart.
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 ==== Military ==== ==== Military ====