Mithral Mountain

As one of Clan Krazzadak’s most influential vassals, Thane Ilger Ogradmek and his ancestors ruled over Mithral Mountain for more than 1,000 years. However, a fateful event 500 years ago ended the Ogradmeks’ control over the mountain. The surviving accounts claim the thane and his supporters perished during an uprising inspired by a new deity named Dwer-Bokham, a name that translates to “dwarf of mithral” in their native tongue. The dwarves who fell under the divine being’s sway have mithral-colored skin and eyes. Over the years, the surviving Ogradmeks and their descendants have mounted numerous expeditions to retake the mountain from its upstart occupiers. However, every effort ended in failure. Over time, the dwarves came to realize the futility of their cause. They ceded dominance to Dwer-Bokham’s servants and allowed Mithral Mountain to fade into legend. Some dwarves believe the deity is a cobaltog, a creature from ancient dwarven folklore who resembled living mithral and could exercise mental control over other creatures’ minds. Many dwarves attribute the mountain’s name to its rumored cobaltog resident as the mountain’s mines predominately contain salt and coal rather than the priceless metal. However, the mountain’s reputation for containing rich veins of the valuable material was reputedly enough to spur the alleged huckster Bargus Farmud to lead another assault against the mountain.

Type

Mountain / Hill