The most notable dwarven hold outside of the Serpentspine, and one of the few untouched by the orcs. They were famous for uplifting the Lorenti tribe to kingdom status.
Timeline[]
7500 BA: Mining colony first founded
6500 BA?: Rubyhold is established as a proper hold
2100s BA: Ovdal Tûngr recolonized in Bulwar. Perhaps trade between Rubyhold and Ovdal Tûngr.
1200-1135 BA: Deep Devils muck stuff up, presumably wreck any satellite colonies Rubyhold had.
288 BA: Rise of the Damerian Republic. Between them and the Hierarchy, Rubyhold gradually diminishes to being a minor power. Perhaps neither side wanted the other to own them, preserving Rubyhold independence.
530 AA: The Ruby Crown of Lorent is forged for the coronation of Lorenan the Great as High King of Lencenor.
1020 AA: House of Siloriel formed, ruby dwarf influence starts to decline
1168 AA: Ioriel dies, ruby dwarf decline continues though
1221 AA: Anbennar formed. Silver dwarves join, ruby dwarves don't
1348-1443 AA: Lilac Wars, ruby dwarves start getting involved in Lorentish affairs again
1430s or 1440s?: Some surface ruby dwarves form groups to venture into the Serpentspine