Havenforge

Havenforge sits in the center of Ul’gol under Ul’Rous, or “the first mountain,” from whence it is said the first Dwarves emerged. Founded by the War Hero Salvador Springforge, Havenforge is ruled over by the Springforge family, and managed by the Founding Council. The Founding Council, a group representing the noble families and heroic bloodlines that founded Havenforge alongside the Springforge family, manage many of the day to day workings within the city.

Demographics

The city of Havenforge is populated first and foremost by humans. But, many varied and strange people find their way to Havenforge's streets seeking opportunity or adventure.

Government

While the Lord of the Springforge Family oversees the security of the plains and Human settlements of Ul'gol, it is the Founding Council that deal with most of the activities in the City.
The Founding Council is as Follows:
House Razilithus: Overseeing Lumber Supply and relation between Non-Elves and Deluriath
House Undevere: Oversees Religious activity within the city as well as construction by related organizations
House Gembreaker: Manage the Havenforge Mines
House Reese: Leaders of the Ul'Reese Trading Company

Defences

Havenforge's city districts are seperated by low walls no taller than 10-15 ft. The outer walls of Havenforge stand some 50 ft wall, inscribed along the outside with intricate rune-work and embedded Purification Crystal meant to ward off the Foul. Due to the warding walls, the Foul stands 5 ft thick around 100ft from the wall and reaches high into the sky in a swirling purple dome over the city. The thick displacement of the Foul leaves the city in a purple haze of shadow on any streets and alleys not lit by crystal lamps.

Industry & Trade

Havenforge exports most of it's harvested metals and minerals in the form of Weapons, Armor, Tools, and Crystals enchanted to ward off the Foul. The city imports mostly food and other supplies from the outlying settlements or from it's neighbors in Formene and Belon.

Infrastructure

Havenforge's Mine, and the forges in the connected Mining District of the city, are its crowning jewel. But, Havenforge also contains paved roads, Sewers segmented to the separate districts of the city, and several large temples to the various gods of the Central Kingdoms. Within the Temple of Vanera is housed the Havenforge School of Magic.

Guilds and Factions

Organizations of interest within the city are:
The Miner's Guild
The Ul'Reese Trading Company
Maxine's Hammers: Mercenary Adventuring company.
The Helpers: An organization of Refugees or Travelers who originally sought shelter in Havenforge while establishing themselves. Now they organize to fund and distribute "welcome packages" to those first entering the city.

Type

Capital

Population

5000

Location under

Ul'gol