Bal Tadore
The Dwarven city of Bal Tadore is beneath The Lone Peak (between Plains of the Fallen and The Bastion of Himiro). A subterranean city beneath a small mineral rich mountain. The city of Bal Tadore lines the interior of the mountain. It hangs over a large gaping pit that is a functioning strip mine.
Bal Tadore is ran by a council:
- Elder Member
- Military
- Health & Education
- City Profits
- Heroic figure
- Imports & Exports
- Head Ambassador
- Assassin's Guild
- City Guard
- Merchant's Guild
- Internal Affairs
- Research & Development
- Investigation & Examination
- Minister of Stone
- Red Hand
- Stonework Inc
- Adamantium Mining
- York & Co
- Hillhead Enterprises
Train Depots
Train depots are not considered public property. They are owned by the Dwarves of Bal Tadore. Although certain other civilizations have access to it, the train depots are considered private property and owned by Bal Tadore. Only those invited may use them in order to keep the trains available for business.
- The Bastion of The Gargoyle Empress
- Underneath Thaedra
- Underneath The Shield Peaks
- The Monastery of Broken Worlds
- The Dwarven Colony in the Lower North
- Goranan
- The Sanctuary of Eternal Night
- South of Dragon's Vale
- East of Muzah, outside the anti-magical field
- Under Zweiwrah
- Starfall Jungle
- Various Mines throughout Aloria
- ... and more!
Structure
The city council oversees all important issues.
Public Agenda
To mine the world and see the deep unknowns.
Assets
Large amounts of gold, gems, and other valuable materials.
A vast and advanced underground train system.
Demography and Population
Bal Tadore owns multiple smaller contingents throughout Aloria, such as the vast train system it operates. These stations are considered property of Bal Tadore. They also own various mining sites throughout the underground and within the Underdark.
Military
Bal Tadore believes in a strong military. All citizens are conscripted when they turn of age and are required to serve in either the military, agricultural fields, or mining companies for at least ten years.
Technological Level
Magically advanced and scientifically above average. Their vast mining cart system and train depots provide an advancement that most civilizations cannot claim. They are far more advanced than most places on Aloria, minus The Lightless Coalition.
Religion
The flames of Leynia.
Agriculture & Industry
Large mining network.
Large underground farming network.
Trade & Transport
Trade is the lifeblood of Bal Tadore. It helps keep the commerce of the city in check. Large import and export networks have been setup.
Education
All Dwarves of Bal Tadore are required to learn to read and write. Basic education is required until maturity. After that, each Dwarf is required to join one of the three fields (military, agriculture, or a mining company) and from there may apply to apprentice under someone in their field.
Infrastructure
Bal Tadore has train depots and stations around Aloria that reaches many cities and civilizations, including the Bastion, near Thaedra, the Monastery of Broken Worlds, and other points in the world.
They also have an extensive underground aquaduct and vast sewage system that recycles waste in order to keep the city clean.
They also have collapsible bridges that can be utilized to prevent attacks. These bridges are found at all points of entry into Bal Tadore.
Mythology & Lore
The Dwarves of Bal Tadore believe that Leynia created all Dwarves in the heart of her fire and by the steel of Leynia's Hammer of Life. She molded them, forged them, tempered them, born them, just as the Dwarves create within the fire. In this way, it is a circle of life, tempered in the flames, and a continuation of their own creation.
They believe that the Eternal Flame that Leynia left in their care is a promise to keep all Dwarves strong and that, without it, no further Dwarves will be born within Aloria.
Divine Origins
The teachings of Leynia have been passed down from one Dwarf to another in an unending verbal telling.
Cosmological Views
While the Dwarves recognize that Leynia did not create Aloria, they believe that without Leynia there would be no Dwarves. As such, they tend to worship Leynia more than other gods. Of course though, each individual may have their own believes.
Tenets of Faith
Live strong and never surrender. Hammer thy faith and breathe thy fire.
Ethics
Strength above all. Follow your own path. Follow the laws of the land. Respect yourself. Be strong. Forged in the fire; tempered as steel.
Worship
Dwarves are free to worship as they will. Their life is their worship. Without Leynia's Eternal Flames they would not live. Live your life. That is your worship.
Priesthood
Forges of Leynia can be found in Bal Tadore and those that wish to worship Leynia may do so. There are Fire Warriors, those responsible for keeping the Eternal Flame going, but the individual worship of Leynia is up to that individual to hold.
Granted Divine Powers
Life is granted upon the Dwarves by Leynia. What more could you want? Make life your own.
Political Influence & Intrigue
The tenants of Leynia are a personal thing. It is not expected to nor does it affect business.
"Bal Tadore is strong, tempered like steel in the fire and by the blows of the hammer of life."
Founding Date
3 YoTD
Type
Geopolitical, City council
Capital
Leader
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Democracy, Representative
Power Structure
Autonomous area
Economic System
Market economy
Currency
Alorian Currency.
Major Exports
Precious and rare gems, minerals, and stone.
Platinum, gold, silver, copper, and other materials to be made into currency.
Alcohol.
Dwarven-Made Weapons, Equipment, and Stone.
Stonework (statues, material for buildings, etc).
Labor for making of buildings and other works of art, including helping to build cities.
Major Imports
Alcohol
Overground Foodstuffs
Rare gems they are unable to acquire themselves
Legislative Body
Bal Tadore Dwarven Council.
Judicial Body
Bal Tadore Dwarven Council.
Official State Religion
Deities
Location
Official Languages
Related Ethnicities
Allied
Friendly, Trade Agreement
Bal Tadore has traded food stuffs for alcohol from The Coldhammer Clan.
Both parties agreed to not resell any clan-made items.
Non-Aggression Pact after Tomio was defeated.
Trading agreements were setup as well.
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