Goldforge Dwarves

The Goldforge Dwarves live within The Freeholds kingdom of Dirthos.

History
Natives to the northern mountain valley region of Alatheia, the Goldforge Dwarves lived in peace feeling no need to establish any such country or kingdom of their own. When foreign races from the city of Stormspire began entering the Dwarven lands, they established the kingdom of Dirthos in preparation of defense. Seeking continued peace, the Dwarves offered stone from their mines as a peaceful trade.

Felendris, leader of the kingdom of Stormspire, accepted the Dwarves trade to further build her city. In return, she offered any magical assistance she could offer through her underlings studies and more importantly to the Dwarves, defense of Dirthos should it ever need it.

During the Siege of Stormspire, the Goldforge Dwarves returned this ideal, fending off the armies of Kyth.

Classes
Most Goldforge Dwarves live as members of the Monk class, seeking peace among the stone work of their civilization. Dwarven Monks of Dirthos are not easily shoved aside however, as they train by binding themselves with elements and mining with their fists alone. Others come to the land seeking the secrets to the elemental martial arts as shamans or druids.

Not all members or visitors seek to train as a Monk. Some come to the quiet valleys for inner clarity and greater understanding of peace.