Ruby Fortress
Demographics
The majority of residents in the Ruby Fortress are Dwarves. They run all of the ruling clans within the city. The second most abundant people are the gnomes, who run a majority of the Tinkerers Guilds.
Government
The city is run by the Anvilborn Council, which is made up of all the elders of the ruling clans. The council form laws that are then enforced by the Ruby Guard. The head of the Anvilborn Council acts as the Conclave of Races representative.
Defences
The primary defense of the Ruby Fortress is its location. The city itself lies in the heart of a mountain. Access to the surface is through a single gate which is control and defended by Siege Golems. The mines and the outer edges of the city are defended by the Ruby Guard as some intruders burrow through the mountain to invade.
Industry & Trade
The Ruby Fortress is known for its fine craftsmanship. The main export of the city is dwarven steel which is a favorite among soldiers fighting in the Endless War. Aside from weapon and armor, many other fine crafts including jewelry are made here. The city is also known for its wondrous inventions, however, these inventions are often not desired since a magical solution to the problems an invention fixes are cheaper.
Infrastructure
The city is laid out in a 3 tier system, each tier is slightly offset from each other. A massive lift, called the Tibnel Lift, is run by machines and magic that transports individuals and cargo between the levels.
The top level is reserved for the main clan houses and is restricted to members of those clans.
The central level is where the merchants, craftsman, and guilds are located. Homes for the merchant clans reside here.
The lowest level is for the working class. The entrance to the Leadbrow Mines is located on this level.
Located on the dome of the city is a massive Werno Stone that illuminates the city during the "day" and dims during the "night".
Guilds and Factions
The most prominent guild in the city is the Craftsmans' Guild. They help control the price of labor and resolve disputes.
The guild with the second highest membership is the Merchant's Guild, which helps resolve disputes between merchants and merchant clans.
Finally is the Tinkerers' Guild which handles the intellectual property of its members and resovles disputes.
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