Clan Kolkarun
The Kolkarun dwarves aren’t the wealthiest clan, but they are skilled negotiators and are one of the more active clans in the wider world. Some Kolkarun dwarves believe that their mythic founder was Kol Korran, though they don’t like to brag about it. They’ve established strong ties to Aundair, Karrnath, Zilargo, and the Talenta Holds, and Kolkarun diplomats played a critical role in securing Karrnathi support for recognition of the Holds. Kolkarun has had many alliances and feuds over the centuries, but always manages to trick others into fighting its battles. Rivals say “Kolkarun’s mother was a gnome,” and assert that Kolkarun dwarves are cowards and opportunists. The Kolkarun shrug and respond, “Only a fool passes up an opportunity.” Currently, they have strong ties to Mroranon, which relies on their support in the Iron Council and makes use of Kolkarun as ambassadors and spies, and they have maintained strong ties to Soldorak since the Exile. Many of the most powerful members of the Aurum are Kolkarun dwarves.
Culture
Kolkarun dwarves are the most adept sailors of the Mror. While they don’t focus their efforts on fishing, they have long been the primary sailors ferrying goods along Mirror Lake and facilitating trade and transit within the holds. However, House Lyrandar produces better ships than the Mror ever did, and today Kolkarun sailors are often licensed by Lyrandar.
Kolkarun dwarves are among those most likely to travel,
and Kolkarun entertainers, sailors, and merchants can be
found across Khorvaire. Most of the Iron Council’s spies are
Kolkarun; the charlatan background works well for both clever merchant and freelance spy. Bard is a reasonable choice for a Kolkarun character, and they’re among the few dwarves with a true interest in lore.
Public Agenda
Diplomacy, flexibility, pragmatism. Never miss an opportunity.
Assets
Copper & Silver.
History
Kolkarun was quick to explore the Realm Below before the threat was known, but even they proved unable to negotiate with the horrors of the deep. Kolkarun holds a few outposts in Sol Udar—often with the help of Droranath mercenaries—but hasn’t made strong offensive moves in recent decades.
