The Mror Holds

Government

The Mror Holds consist of a loose confederation of clans, each of which lays claim to a territory, or hold, within the Ironroot Mountains. Issues that concern the entire nation go before the conclave known as the Iron Council. Currently, Torlan Mroranon serves as the arbiter of the Iron Council, but each clan governs its own hold and forms its own alliances with the nations of Khorvaire.

Industry & Trade

The Ironroot Mountains hold some of the richest mineral deposits on Khorvaire, making the Mror Holds a primary source for iron, copper, and other vital ores. Over the centuries, the dwarves have uncovered veins of gold, platinum, and other rare and precious metals. The dwarves of House Kundarak combined this wealth with their dragonmark talents to become the bankers of the Five Nations, and Kundarakhold maintains the greatest vaults of the realm. Other clans use their wealth to gain influence abroad, acting as financiers and investors. A few of the clans have developed a reputation for smithing and forging, but as yet they can’t match the industrial might of Breland or the artistry of the elves.

Geography

Hemmed in by the Ironroot Mountains and the Hoarfrost Mountains on both sides and the Bitter Sea to the northwest much of the establishments of the Mror Holds are located underground. To the east are the Lhazaar Principalities while the Talenta Plains and Karrnath share its western border.

Type

National Territory

Population

700,000 (65% dwarves, 12% humans, 10% orcs, 8% gnomes, 5% other)