Deor Loch

Nothing quite compares to the wonder of Deor Loch. A masterpiece of design and engineering, it is a city and Barony in one. Simply translated to "Lake Home" or "Lake Hearth", it resides under a large lake with the same name. It is composed of hundreds of precision carved cavernous spaces, spread 4 miles apart from one another and connected together with a vast network of intersecting tunnels. The tunnels are lined with paved roads for walking and a mining cart rail system used to transport materials and people alike. The cavernous spaces they connect are zoned for residential, commercial and industrial purposes.

Deor Loch is constantly expanding with the growth of its population. Master geologists, architects and engineers, magic practitioners specializing in demolition and skilled construction workers are some of the most respected and valued members of dwarf society, for they are the gatekeepers to the next space, tunnel and connected rail. Capable warriors have also played a big role in that expansion, as poking around underground sometimes brings one face to face with the dangers of the Underdark that aren't keen on giving up their territory.

The dwarves maintain a presence above ground within their borders as well. Watchtower outposts, an idea taken from the Vjor, exist to act as stopovers for dwarf and outsider alike, and double as alert systems and traffic control. A number of known entrances to Deor Loch are known scattered around the lake, though many believe there are others are scattered within the borders that allow the dwarves to have complete awareness, without being seen or heard, of who and what moves through their lands.

Overview
Population:

Dwarf - 90%

Gnome - 5%

Human - 2%

Halfling - 1%

Tiefling - 1%

Others - 1% Arae: Axe Masters

Notables: Khegra Blackbrow (throwing axe master), Jorfo Thunderfall (two-handed battle axe champion) Food: Agricultural hydroponics, imported produce

Exports: Minerals, precious gems, steel products, alcohol

Imports: Produce, textiles, leather, ripvine, oil Religion: Vereo (Major), Renere (Minor)

People
Baron: Rurhen Whitforged (male, over two centuries old)

Regent: Norlyn Whitforged (female, over two centuries old)

Places
Holds:

Watchtowers: