Mithradhûm was dwarf hold in the West Dwarovar known as Truehold, the home of Mithril, goblin slaying and truth, the culture of the hold held honesty and truthfulness of vital important importance to the Mithril Dwarf identity. Once they came of age, to ensure they were dedicated to never betray a fellow Dwarf, they would swear a lifelong vow to truth and honesty which was upheld very seriously. The hold was located on a large Mithril deposit which allowed the dwarves to mine and forge the metal into large quantities of powerful armor and weapons, which the hold was famous for. The hold was favored by the High Kings of Aul-Dwarov due their undying loyalty as well as having many of the best and most loyal Mithril dwarves in the Amldavhad Guard which protected the assembly.
Culture and Customs[]
Betrayal was widely shunned among the Mithril dwarves with an infamous example of Harrûk Shalesmith, a commander who sold out one of Mithradhûm's patrols to Goblins. With his actions, he was thrown into a volcano, and his name was forever barred from being spoken, for "No Mithril Dwarf betrays another". The production of the highly prized Mithril was important for the hold as it's scarcity provided much wealth and power for the hold, allowing it to become a major trade hub in the west, as well as cementing it's place among the great dwarven holds.
The Strongbellow clan was an influential clan in Mithradhûm which was brought to fame by Belgar Strongbellow, who managed to soothe the merchants who once tried to buy more Mithril than the hold had by discounting it and delivering it at a later date. Belgar's reputation had later grown for his fair prices which made him wealthy and propelled the Strongbellow clan to into a prominent merchant family. The hold had also developed an alloy of Mithril with other metals which had similar properties to that of pure Mithril which was secretly sold as pure to preserve the hold's still limited ore deposits.
The Goblinslayer academy was founded by the famous retired general Thorin Goblinslayer, which he used to teach the soldiers of the hold his mastery of tactics and warfare. After his passing, the academy is still used and state-sponsored, which further instilled a military culture to the soldiers of the hold, making them perfect candidates for the Amldavhad Guard as well as mercenaries.
History[]
The Last Stand of Mithradhûm[]
In 5925 BA, Mithradhûm was sieged by a small amount of Ducaniel's forces to prevent Mithril Dwarf interference as his main forces marched to Amldihr. With Ducaniel leaving the Dwarovar after Amldihr fell, the Orcs that were left believed they were the conquerors and many left Amldihr to destroy more of the Dwarven holds. For 65 years the hold stood against the orcs, yet in 5860 BA, many orcs joined the token force left by Ducaniel and defeated the starved dwarves quickly, wiping out the Mithril Dwarves.