Founding
The first dwarves emerged from their underground lairs under The Skyward Peaks. They knew the art of mining and exchanged gems and precious metals with the Giants ruling the region at that time. The giants taught them their runic magic in exchange, and allowed the dwarves to build a stronghold in what later became known as Aerdale, "The Valley of Air". The citadel has stood time ever since, and remained independent from both the Eight States of Chronan and the nations of Netherspan.