Goldmane Kingdom
The Goldmane Kingdom is an expansive, Dwarf-ruled kingdom in the South-East of Irral. While smaller in size than other nations of Irral, beneath the surface it dominates much of the Underdark caverns below. It is a monarchy where the God King rules absolute over a rigid caste system that places mountain dwarves at the top of society, and all other races below them.
Description
The Goldmane Kingdom is an ancient and prosperous kingdom, ruled for many centuries by the Goldmane line of kings. Said to be descendants of the The Baron himself, the line of kings are demi gods, worshipped as deities by the populace and ruling with an iron fist. A rigid caste system keeps the populace separated by divine decree of the king. Mountain Dwarves make up the upper echelon of society, followed by Hill Dwarves in the middle. Beneath all of them are the other races - human, elf, orc, goblin. Those in the lower rungs of society are expected to be subservient to those above. Manual labour and infantry positions are primarily taken up by those in the lower ranks of society, with those at the top working more prosperous and ostentatious jobs. The caste system also dictates the currency one is permitted to use. The Goldmane Kingdom is one of the few nations that mints more than the standard gold coin, minting silver and copper coins as well. Mountain Dwarves are permitted to use any coin; hill dwarves only silver and copper; and all else are restricted to only copper coins.Geography
The Goldmane Kingdom is located in the south-eastern corner of Irral. The Gilded Peaks run through the center of the kingdom - the capitol city Nin Oluhm built at the peak of its largest mountain - while the northern border is dominated by the Great Woods of Magnar, denoting the border between the kingdom and Primus Imperum. The southern reaches of the kingdom are dry and humid, with the Narn Penninsula in the south-west being particularly hostile against traditional farming methods due to the short Narn Peaks at its center and the costal winds that better the penninsula.Government
The Goldmane Kingdom is ruled by the God King Goldmane. The King's word is divine law, and any demand set forth by the King is to be followed without question. Assisting the King are the clan leaders - the heads of Mountain Dwarf clans that hold significant political power in the major cities of the Kingdom - as well as the Baron's Gilded, a religious organisation dedicated to The Baron. The Baron's Gilded combines bank and religion into one organisation, with matters of law being proceeded over by the High Tellers in courts that are equal part bank, temple and judiciary building.Trade
The religion of the Goldmane Kingdom dictates that wealth is to be your main pursuit in life, so trade is incredibly important to the people of the kingdom. Primary exports include ore, stone, wood and other natural materials; Dwarven magitech, constructed in a manner quite dissimilar from that of Arcaniss or northern Kethend, also proves popular in some corners of the world.
Geography
| Aliases | The Baron's Kingdom |
| Region | Irral |
Society
| Demonym | N/a |
| Race(s) | Dwarves Humans Elves Orcs Steelforged Other Races |
| Religions | Aldrian Church, The Baron's Gilded |
Politics
| Gov't Type | Monarchy |
| Legislators | God King Goldmane, Clan Heads |
| Judicators | High Tellers of The Baron's Gilded |
| Enforcement | Local Guard Military |
| Military | Infantry Warforged Baron's Gilded Paladins |
