Ishmek

"Something just ain't right about it. I've heard many clear headed, reasonable dwarves say that they would never step foot in those hallowed halls, no matter the reason.  Things haunt the city, keeping the treasures of the once great kingdom of dwarves out of prying hands."

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Background
Ishmek, also known as Konungs Dul to the dwarves, is a collection ruins that lie under Clysma and its catacombs that once housed the great clan of dwarves, the Elderforge. It is within their halls that dwarves claim they were first forged from the earth by Moradin. First came Threlum, a dwarf who is said to have stood as tall as men, and had the strength of giants.

The Downfall
The dwarves dug deeper and deeper into the earth, searching for the rare veins of astral silver. For every vein found, they were able to create a full set of armor. Legend tells that 100 such veins were found, and with each, a unique set of armor was created for their allies and their heroes. As the renown grew

Age of Civilization
After the abandonment of Ishmek, it laid dormant for a century.