Hing
Hing is the capital of the Dwarven country of Norheimsk . The city is home to the government of Norheimsk , which is free to operate with a level of sovereignty granted they abide by Imperial laws, just like the other three countries. One of the most prominent sources of income for the city is by trading weapons and armor with The Crimson Empire , having carved a large tunnel through the southern mountains, acting as a trade route between Hing and the Imperial Capital. Although being a coastal city, Hing just has a small military harbor that only launches patrol boats to make sure the coastline remains safe from the horrors living in The Sea of the Dead
Demographics
The city of Hing is exclusively inhabited by Dwarves, with the exception of a few Humans.
The demographic distribution is roughly:
- Dwarves: 99%
- Human: 1%
Government
In contrary to the other Dwarven settlements in Norheimsk, the city of Hing is directly run by the Chieftain who has absolute control over every aspect of the city.
Defences
Being mostly underground gives Hing a major defensive advantage, having only two ways to enter the city: Through the tunnel through Cliffedges and through The Sea of the Dead, but the chances of anyone traversing this sea and living to tell the tale is close to zero.
The tunnel is guarded permanently and the shore is patrolled by a few boats.
Industry & Trade
The biggest industries of Hing are its mining and smithing operations, providing the biggest chunk of income for the city, while trade making up the rest. Especially the Valvium trade with The Crimson Empire is a substantial source of income.
Infrastructure
The city of Hing is a compactly built city in which everything is reachable by a network of walkways, bridges, and tunnels. There is no form of public transport inside the city, however, there is a public transport system in place between Hing and The Citadel.
Assets
The city of Hing is a rather wealthy settlement, owning the following major assets:
- Multiple Valvium refineries
- Multiple ore mines
- Blacksmith
- Armorsmith
- Chieftain's Palace
- Treasury
- Military Barracks
- Dragon Statue of Norheimsk
- General Store
- Alchemist
- Tavern
- Military harbor
Guilds and Factions
The following guilds and factions have a presence in Hing:
- Norheimsk
- The Crimson Empire
- The Mining Guild
History
While the exact founding date of Hing is unknown, it was during the first era as a fortress to protect the native Dwarves from the roaming Dragons. After the Dragons went extinct and the Elves took over, the city evolved into a mining settlement and the Dwarves were exploited as labourers for their Elven overlords. After the Elves were driven away from Norheimsk, following the Human-Elf War, the city was chosen to be the capital of Norheimsk and remains so to this day.
Architecture
Dwarven architecture distinguishes itself from the other architecture by its focus on stone as the main building material instead of wood.
The city of Hing boasts majestic stone buildings and large statues made out of solid ores and gemstones.
Geography
The city of Hing is a coastal city that is half-submerged underneath the surface. From the surface, only a few buildings are visible, notably the Valvium refineries and the military harbour. The rest of the city is located under the ground and borders the impressive Cliffedges on the west.
Natural Resources
There is plenty of natural resources to come by in Hing, those being:
- Stone
- Iron
- Coal
- Copper
- Valvium
- Gold
- Emerald
Type
Capital
Population
43.000
Inhabitant Demonym
Norheimian
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