The Reclamation Edict

History

The Under-Empire of the dwarves and affiliated subterranean creatures (iron gnomes, kalroths, etc) once spanned the width and breadth of Venya, allowing quick travel beneath oceans and mountains, though during The Cataclysm almost all of it was smashed to oblivion as the world shook and cracked. Even in the 2500 years since that event there has been little progress in the way of reclamation of lost holds due to 90% of Venya's population dying in the aftermath. Only one dwarven hold survived this catastrophe, far from the epicentre, Khan Zorak.

The survivors fled to this hold, determined to find more of their own kind and the relative safety it offered in the aftermath of the Cataclysm. This was known as the 'Dwarven Exodus' and saw the few survivors abandoned the northern holds of Lenwir, including their capital city 'Khan Bannun'. Since that date any that sought to reclaim it have failed, or never been heard from again. Word spread that it was haunted, controlled by beings of terror and fear and that what remained of the great gates has all but shut to the outside world.

Present

The growing population of Khan Zorak has become a problem as they slowly reclaim lost tunnels and towns beneath the Trigrave Mountains but with a large presence of Khan Bannun descendants and others spreading from Khan Zorak into Nemir and the The Flametip Mountains, establishing small clans and quarters in other nations cities, it has become clear to the High King and Master Runecaller that the time for reclaiming the lost capital of Khan Bannun has come, and with it an edit was issued.

A Joint Declaration

It is a rare sight for High King, Thardin Ironshield and the leader of 'The Faith' Master Runecaller Arneth Stormwrath ever see eye-to-eye, for one guards the history, traditions and ancestors of the under-empire while the High King must look to the future, adapt to the changing climate of the world and rule with honour.

These two aspects rarely come together, and the two leaders of the Dwarven Enclave even less, but for them to make such a sweeping declaration has shocked many of the enclave. For it to be this way, many suspect further troubles are afoot, things that affect the stability and strength of the dwarves and iron gnomes themselves.

Location

Khan Zorak

Signatories (Organizations)