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Folder: Kingdoms
Title: Kingdom of Ironhold
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# Kingdom of Ironhold
## Overview
Ironhold occupies the world's greatest mountain range.
Its cities are carved directly into enormous cliffs and ancient caverns, producing the finest metalwork in Ashenveil.
Every kingdom depends upon Ironhold's forges.
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## Government
High Council of Clans
Rather than a king, the strongest clan leaders elect a High Forgemaster every ten years.
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## Capital
Stonegate
An immense underground metropolis illuminated by massive crystal lanterns and rivers of molten metal flowing through carefully engineered channels.
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## Economy
Exports
• Steel
• Armor
• Weapons
• Stone
• Precious metals
• Engineering expertise
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## Military
Strengths
• Heavy infantry
• Defensive warfare
• Elite engineers
• Fortress construction
Weaknesses
• Limited cavalry
• Slow expansion
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## Culture
Craftsmanship is sacred.
A poorly made tool brings shame.
A masterpiece brings honor to an entire family.
Smiths hold social status equal to nobles.
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## Adventure Hooks
• Recover a lost forge.
• Investigate disappearing miners.
• Seal a tunnel opened beneath the mountains.
• Escort valuable ore through monster territory.
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## Related Pages
• Blackmoor
• Merchant Guild
• Creatures
• Lost Civilizations