Vul Darum
Vul Darum is a great mountain city, an underground metropolis in the Ice-peak Concord.The city is located deep beneath the Frozen mountains and was once the capital of the dwarven concord.
It is an awe–inspiring sight, a great city of stone standing within a vast cavern, poised over a sea of molten lava. There the forges ring loudest, and the finest smiths create works that are the envy of all races.
Description
Diamond Quarter
The Diamond Quarter is the home to the very pinnacle of dwarven society, the noble House Hardheart live in the diamond quarter. It is also the highest point in Vul Darum, looking down upon the rest of the city. The many halls here contain the most important aspects of dwarven society and is not often seen by outsiders. On some occasions, however, a select few merchant are allowed to set up stalls here and sell their wares directly to the nobles. The estate of House Hardheart sits here. The Assembly resides next to the estate, the home of Vul Darum's bitter political battles.- Hardheart Estate: Residence of the Hardheart in the Diamond Quarter located around a natural lava vent
- Chamber of the Assembly: Gathering place of the Assembly of Vul Darum.
- College of Lore: A small building dedicated to the college of Lore in Vul Darum.
Commons
The Commons is the largest and central portion of Vul Darum, and serves as the home to the bulk of Vul Darum’s population. The Commons is where most merchants, and those permitted from the Surface, peddle their wares. It is a respectable and well maintained sector. The Commons has many tiers. As a general rule, higher tiers are home to more powerful or influential dwarves. Warriors generally live higher than smiths, who dwell higher than artisans, and so forth. As a rule, though, the dwellings of the Commons are far simpler than those of the Diamond Quarter, and seldom extend as deep into the rock. The lowest Commons tier rests just above a pool of lava spanned by a bridge that leads to the Proving Grounds which are the home of the honorable dwarven gladiatorial contests known simply as the "Provings". Merchants of every stripe do their business here. There is always a great deal of activity on the streets, and regular patrols of soldiers keep order. Many passages lead from the Commons to Vul Darum's mine works.- Figor's Imports: Small shop owned by Figor in the western side of the Commons.
- Hall of Heroes: An impressive hall which is decorated with statues of several dwarven Paragons. The hall is the gateway for anyone who wishes to enter or leave the city.
- Janar Armorers: Shop located in the first building situated in the eastern branch of the city.
- Vul Darum Proving: An arena in which dwarves fight and are considered favored by the Ancestors, should they win. There are strict rules and the dwarves consider the winners highly.
- Tapster's Tavern: A popular dwarven serving liquor and food.
Dust Town
The Dust Town is the poorest sector of Vul Darum. The old estate of house Hardheart used to be located here but now it is in an appalling state of disrepair and ruin and is the veritable "seedy underbelly" of the city. The poorer dwarves evolve in this almost lawless part of the city, as such, the majority turn to the Carta, a criminal organisation. Beyond crime, the only other means of survival are begging. Dust Town is a dangerous place and should an unwary outsider ever find their way in the midst of the Carta's territory, the local Dwarves will feel no hesitation in relieving them of their possessions.- Carta Hideout: Headquarter of the Carta, it is open using a finger bone, symbol of Carta.
- Vul Darum Ancient Mine: THose ancient mines serves as prison.
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The city boasts a military force. Use the Guard Arrival Times table to determine how long it takes for guards to arrive at a location after a crime or similar incident is reported.Geography
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Large city
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Darumian
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Dwarf
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