Thaldrakar Throne of the Fire King / The Burned Throne
Thaldrakar — Common Translation:
"Throne of the Fire-Kings" or "Burned Throne"
(Depending on interpretation of roots; both are thematically fitting for your setting.)
Root Breakdown (Fantasy Dwarvish):
Thal – throne, seat, or high hall (from roots like throne, hall, thalor)
Dra – fire, burn, or forge (inspired by drake, dragon, or drau meaning burn in Old Norse)
Kar – king, ruler, or stronghold (a classic dwarven root, also seen in names like Karak)
Alternative Interpretations:
Name Part Possible Meaning Based On
Thal Throne or Hall Similar to thalor, throne, hall
Dra Fire / Burn / Flame From drake, draugr, drau- (burn)
Kar King or Ruler Common in dwarvish for “lord”
So, Thaldrakar could poetically mean:
“Hall of the Flame-King”
“Seat of the Burned King”
“Throne of Fire”
Or simply: “The Burned Throne” — a perfect name for a fallen dwarven kingdom in your setting.
The Stone of Oaths
Erected over the collapsed entrance to the Burned Throne
A black granite tablet, scorched and cracked, stands where the once-great gate to Thaldrakar collapsed. It's carved deep with dwarven runes — not delicate script, but gouged lines of grief and rage, hammered by hand, meant to last until the mountain crumbles. Weathered by time and ash, yet still legible to those who know the tongue.
At its base are signs that dwarves still come: small offerings, broken tools, braids of hair, and polished stones — tokens of memory and mourning.
The Inscription (in Dwarvish):
"Morgrim Blackforge, High Thane of Thaldrakar, Hammer of the Deep."
"He stood when all others fell."
"Alone, he faced the Wyrmstorm. Alone, he held the mountain."
"Fire took his flesh, but not his fury. Stone took his breath, but not his oath."
"He did not yield. He did not break. He did not beg."
"The throne is ash, but the king remains."
"May the mountains remember him. May the traitors choke on his name."
Beneath this is etched a single word in larger, angular script:
“DÛRAKHZÛL” (“He Who Stood When the Sky Fell”)