Kingdom of Zundinar

The Kingdom of Zundinar is the main dwarven faction, located in the Caves of Alfostson.

History
Apart from myth, the founding of Zundinar has been lost to time immemorial. Situated in the northern mountain range the Caves of Alfoston and relatively safe from the outside world, Zundinar grew into a sprawling dwarven empire.

Geography and Climate
Because of it's high latitude and altitude, most regions in Zundinar experience snow, some places year round. The terrain is primarily mountainous, with some rocky highlands to the southwest bordering the Teris Empire. To the north lies the Frosthoar Steppes.

The eastern reaches quickly slope down to rocky cliffs overlooking an ocean, although this area is largely unexplored due to the distance from men and the disinterest from dwarves.

Politics
Zundinar is a constitutional monarchy and is currently ruled by High King Khinomar.

Economy
Dwarves mainly focus on their internal wealth through mining and industry. What cannot be produced locally is instead traded from the Teris Empire.

Demographics
Dwarves tend to be exclusive and xenophobic, and the mountainhomes are almost entirely dwarven save for a few ambassadors, honored guests, and economic magnates. Satellite trading towns built above ground on the southwestern borders are more welcoming, and have a roughly equal mix of humans and dwarves.