Svartalfheim

A realm of earth it is the home of all dwarves. It is said when a dwarf dies they become one with the stone of the realm. Here dwarves craft the realm into an art masterpiece with architecture that is unmatched in all the nine realms. There is no sky nor is there a bottom to this vast expanse of earth. Stalagmites and stalactites form breathtaking natural structures within the realm, the dwarves building their homes either there or directly hugging cavern walls. By using innate luminescence of gems and moss, they need very few torches or other sources of light.

General Features

Population: Dwarves and Earth Elementals
Ruler: Fafnir
Weather: Can range from cool caverns to the intense heat of molten rivers.
Lighting: Completely absent. The only natural light is provided from naturally glowing gems and plants as well as the glow of lava.
Sounds: An utter silence. The sound of bubbling magma. The distant echos of moving rocks.
Terrain - Underground: The entire realm is that of an underground environment, as such it can range from tight narrow passageways to wide expansive open caverns.
Terrain - Volcano: Parts of this realm consists of magma chambers which create a volcanic type of environment.

Places of Interest

Aurvangar

The major city of the dwarves, it is here that the heat of the fires of Muspelheim leak into the realm. The city is built surrounding the lava river known as Eldrmurra as they use its heat to power their furnaces. The city works tirelessly, creating many crafts that they then sell to the other realms. The dwarves here are notably different when it comes to their relationship with the gods; they do not worship the gods but instead treat them like relatives, acquaintances, or for the most, clients. 

Vault of Fafnir

Deep within the realm the god Fafnir lies within his vault, basking in his riches. Occasionally he requests items to be made for him from the dwarves of the realm and very rarely does he leave his vault for any reason. Perhaps even more rare is for any to enter his vault with permission, besides those who come to him through the afterlife. Those who have entered his vault, however, have seen vast riches far beyond anyones imagining.