Hammer Kingdom

Independent dwarven kingdom in the easternmost region of Elloth. The Hammer Kingdom is excavated under the soil of Baltica and its entrance is a massive fortress called The Horn in the spurs of the Owndos range.

Legend says that the kingdom was founded by King Ember Hammer more than ten thousand years ago, when the human kingdoms that currently cover the whole surface of the continent didn't exist. For many years the power of the clan and its domains continued to grow forcing into submission other dwarven clans existing in the territory. These clans were allowed to join the kingdom by including the Hammer surname in their family names (Bloodhammer, Battlehammer, Stonehammer and so on). Only the original clan Hammer retains its proper surname and are de facto the only rulers of the kingdom.

From the surface it is unclear the reach of the domains of the Iron Kingdom. Surface dwellers believe that there is a vast gallery of tunnels controlled by the dwarfs that interconnects the whole continent. Dwarfs belonging to the kingdom that go to the surface for business never confirm nor deny these stories.

External relationships
Members of the Hammer Kingdom are free to travel across Baltica. Non members, even dwarfs, cannot enter the realms of the kingdom unless granted with a special admission document that can be issued in any of the consulates they have in the main cities of the continent.

The kingdom sells jewelry, weapons and any other tool built with metal or gemstones. They also export beer to the human populations in Elloth. They don't import anything from the outside in large quantities.

The Hammer Kingdom takes a neutral stand on every war or conflict that happens to occur in the surface. Sometimes providing weapons and raw material to all contenders at the same time.