Khazdal
A mountainous region spanning from Winterholme all the way to the Esper Sea, Khazdal forms the largest network of mines and quarries in Drevoss. The dwarf clans claimed this region long ago and handle all of the mining operations, while various goliath tribes offer safe passage to travelers through the mountain passes.
Assets
Khazdal's coffers are filled with precious metals and gems, locked away in grandiose vaults.
Demography and Population
In dwarven society, higher classes dwell further underground, closer to the deep reaches of earth, mineral veins, and gem deposits. The lower classes tend to agriculture and trade above ground.
The goliaths wander the forbidding mountaintops, offering safe passage and trade to those wishing to pass through.
Territories
The foothills of the Reaches feature a variety of climates, from arctic to temperate to warm. The heights of the mountains are cold and remain snow-capped year-round, while the caverns beneath are fairly warm from natural insulation and the dwarven forges.
Religion
Citizens of Khazdal typically pay homage to the pantheon - particularly Heim - though the goliath clans also venerate the primal spirits that watch over the mountains and hills.
Foreign Relations
As a member state of the Five Realms, Khazdal is on good terms with Lillinosti, Dremenot, Kirinjo, and Twillin. It is generally on good terms with Winterholme, jockeying for control of parts of Esperia, and part of the cold war with Kar'Dorel.
Agriculture & Industry
The dwarven mining network produces most of the precious metals and gems found throughout Drevoss. The lower reaches utilize natural magma reserves for forges and smelters, while the foothills bordering Dremenot grow barley and wheat to produce fine dwarven ales.
Trade & Transport
Goliaths maintain a variety of mountain passes for travel across the region, though the dwarves helped construct a series of tunnels for the Lightning Rail to pass through on its way to Kirinjo.
Type
Geopolitical, Theocracy
Alternative Names
Khazdal Reaches
Demonym
Khaz
Government System
Theocracy
Power Structure
Federation
Major Exports
Ale, gems, metals, minerals, stone
Major Imports
Fruits, salt, sugar
Legislative Body
The Council of Stone is made up of elder priests from the various dwarven clans of nobility, plus one shaman representative from the goliath clans. The Council governs matters concerning the clans at large, and appoints meisters to oversee operations in various territories.
Neighboring Nations
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