==== Description ==== Deep beneath a glacier-covered mountain lies Ironhearth, the dwarven stronghold renowned for its masterful craftsmanship and unparalleled engineering. Built around a massive geothermal forge known as The Furnace Core, the city is a marvel of stonework and ingenuity, with lava-lit halls and sprawling subterranean chambers. Ironhearth is the industrial heart of the tundra, producing frostforged steel, enchanted weapons, and advanced machinery that powers much of Frosthaven’s defenses. The city is ruled by the Forge Assembly, a council of master artisans, engineers, and inventors led by prominent dwarven leaders. ==== Culture ==== Ironhearth’s culture revolves around craftsmanship, discipline, and tradition. Dwarves of Ironhearth take great pride in their work, considering each creation a reflection of their honor and legacy. Festivals and ceremonies often revolve around the completion of great works, with songs and toasts echoing through the forge halls. The city’s people are pragmatic and resilient, living and working amidst the heat and danger of the Furnace Core. Though they value their independence, they maintain strong trade ties with Frosthaven, supplying the human city with vital resources and equipment in exchange for protection and goods they cannot produce themselves. **Focus:** Craftsmanship, industry, mining **Population:** Primarily dwarves, with some outsiders **Defenses:** Subterranean fortifications, Deepguard ==== Key Locations ==== * [[The Furnace Core]] * [[The Forge Warrens]] * [[The Deep Warrens]] * [[Temple of Morgrim, The Forgefather]] * [[The Brass Bazaar]] * [[The Emberhearth Tavern]] ==== Key Factions ==== [[The Forge Assembly]]: The ruling council of Ironhearth, composed of master artisans and engineers. [[The Emberforge Clans]]: Nomadic dwarves with ties to Ironhearth who worship the Cradle of Flame and contribute to its defense. [[The Deepguard]]: A specialized force trained to patrol the Deep Warrens and protect the city from subterranean threats.