Capital: Orrud Kazad
Ruler: King Orestes
Government: Monarchy
Languages: Dwarven, Elgarian, Elven, Felarian
Religion: Avani, Rakesh, Taman
Export: Metalcraft, Carved stone, works of magical art
Classes(most common): Oracle, Druid, Paladin, Ranger
Races (most common): Dwarf, Elgarian, Mountain Elf, Felarian
History:
The country was founded by dwarves in the mountains that dwell there. The befriended elgarians who lived in rivers and lakes found throughout the mountain. Together the two mastered much that separately they had not been able to. The elgarians taught the dwarves how to craft great buildings with no mortar and how to apply divine magic in a more practical measure.
In addition here is one of the rare medical schools of the world. The aquatic elgarians taught the dwarves their skills in surgery and medicine.
Government:
Apu is a monarchy and one run by a male. A female may only rule if there are no males, but she only holds the throne for her son. Once her son is of age and deemed fit to rule she must step aside for him to rule.
The king maintains advisers, but his word is the law. He makes all of the final decisions about what will or will not be done.
Places of Interest:
Orrud Kazad is a cavernous city within the mountain. Many are awestruck when they first see it. This was the first city of the dwarves and serves as their capital. The artistry that has been applied makes one feel as if they are walking through art not a city. The city bustles with dwarves and citizens of the country. Something is always going on in the city especially the merchant and tavern areas.
Collegium Doctorum is the place of the learning how to heal without magic. Here students learn the art of diagnosing and treating patients. They also learn about how to prevent disease in their patients. Skilled students with steady hands are taught the art of surgery and this is far more intensive than normal doctoring as they must learn how to perform the surgery and cause no harm to the patient.
Culture:
The culture here is that hard work pays off. Everyone applies themselves to their chosen profession even the criminal professions. Also everyone generally has some craft they are good at and a few make their craft into their profession. Artwork, fine craftsmanship, practicality and work that will last centuries should all be the goal of a crafter.