The Crucible

The Crucible is the voting council in the dwarven kingdom of Korim. It consists of the Thanes of the three most powerful houses, thereby preventing ties in the legislature.

The Great Houses

Great House Aurumhelm

by Dan Connolly

Ruled by Thane Ygnal. House Aurumhelm is the oldest house, and the first among equals on the Crucible. Voted against the alliance with Ardenia.

Great House Cuprumstone

by Dan Connolly

Ruled by Thane Gilmarad. Sided with House Augumrend in the vote on an alliance with Ardenia.

Great House Augumrend

by Dan Connolly

Ruled by Thane Helmoral, the youngest of the three great houses on the council, brokered an alliance with Ardenia. This peace has brought her house great wealth and power, and this threatens Thane Ygnal and House Aurumhelm.

Subsidiary Organizations

• Korim