Erod Fa'Rosh
Erod Fa'Rosh is a desolate land of rocky outcrops and billowing smokestacks, home to the Tarkiln Dwarves. These dwarves are renowned throughout the land for their incredible smelting and oil refining skills, using the hot vents and poisonous air to their advantage. The ground is rich with ores and minerals, which the Tarkiln Dwarves are able to mine and transform into powerful weapons and armor.
The air in Erod Fa'Rosh is toxic to most living creatures, making it a difficult region for outsiders to survive in. The flora and fauna of this region have adapted to the poisonous atmosphere, with twisted trees and mutated creatures roaming the land. The Tarkiln Dwarves have learned to live with the toxins, but outsiders are advised to use caution when traveling through this region.
Even with its harsh environment, Erod Fa'Rosh has become a center of commerce and industry, with many travelers coming from afar to trade with the Tarkiln Dwarves. The country has a strong economy and a well-organized government, with a ruling council of dwarven elders who oversee the mining and manufacturing operations of the region. There are breathing aparatuses that are provided to traveling merchants trying to deal with the Tarkiln Dwarves.
The Tarkiln Dwarves take great pride in their work and their homeland, and they are fiercely protective of both. Outsiders who seek to exploit their resources or challenge their authority are met with fierce resistance, as the Tarkiln Dwarves are not easily swayed or intimidated. However, those who are able to earn their respect and trust will find powerful allies in the Tarkiln Dwarves, and gain access to some of the finest weapons and armor in the land.
Smokebloom: a small plant that produces flowers with thick petals that look like smoke when they bloom. They are often used in traditional Tarkiln Dwarf ceremonies.
Poisonspore Tree: a tall, spindly tree with a gnarled trunk and dark leaves that produce toxic spores. The Tarkiln Dwarves have learned to use the wood from these trees in their forges, but outsiders must be careful not to inhale the spores.
Cindergrass: a type of grass that grows near the vents of the smokestack cylinders. It has a tough, wiry texture and can be woven into sturdy fabrics that are resistant to fire and heat.
Ash Hare: a small, rabbit-like creature with dark, ash-colored fur. It has adapted to the toxic atmosphere by developing thick fur and specialized organs that can filter out some of the toxins in the air.
Nox Boar: a fierce wild boar with glowing, red-hot tusks. They feed on the roots of the Poisonspore Trees and are immune to the toxic spores. They are hunted by the Tarkiln Dwarves for their tough, heat-resistant hides.
Smokeskin Gecko: a small reptile with scales that look like smoke. They are able to breathe out clouds of toxic gas, which they use to hunt and defend themselves. The Tarkiln Dwarves have trained some Smokeskin Geckos to act as guard animals for their mines and forges.