Kirn Dorul

Kirn Dorul is an ancient Hold of the dwarfs, located within Moradin's Pinnacles, south of Coinbraid's Hold. Founded thousands of years ago, it is considered to be one of the most storied and prominent dwarfen locations throughout all of Tedoria.

History
Like much of dwarfen history, the exact mechanism and date of Kirn Dorul's creation have been lost to time, and the currently accepted tales are equal parts embellished myth and historical fact. The dwarfs of Coinbraid's Hold, true to their nature, are the only mortal creatures with the exact records of Kirn Dorul's founding, and they are loathe to reveal any information at all.

The generally accepted tale of Kirn Dorul's founding is equal parts embellished myth and historical fact. Some tales claim that All-Father Moradin himself carved the Hold out of the Pinnacles before bestowing it on dwarfenkind, while others contend that the original inhabitants were refugees from the north fleeing some great calamity. Nonetheless, all stories contain one commonality: Kirn Dorul was founded, and subsequently ruled by, a council of four dwarfen Great Clans. These Great Clans were each gifted a powerful, holy relic by members of the dwarfen pantheon. Until the betrayal of King Dagmer II Battlejaw during the Blessed Green Feast of 201 AF, these Clans ruled over Kirn Dorul as an elective monarchy.

The Throne-Stones
"One Clan, One Family."

Founded millennia ago by Thorim Throne-Stone, the dwarfs of Clan Throne-Stone were primarily known for their administrative role within Kirn Dorul. Devout worshippers of Sharindlar, the Throne-Stones were primarily responsible for the mundane, everyday happenings of the Hold: meeting payroll, calculating logistics, collecting taxes, and similar ventures. Though instinctively wary of outsiders, the Throne-Stones prided themselves on their family's loyalty to one another, and frequently married into the Coppershield Clan. With the passing of Willem Throne-Stone, it appears that the Clan's line has officially ended.

Notable Accomplishments
The Throne-Stones were gifted Sharindlar's Sewing Needle, a powerful relic that enabled them to strengthen the bonds of their Clan. In 542 AF, Willem Throne-Stone, together with the members of La Victoire, would use this relic to defeat the lich Pippen and reclaim the Hold.

Notable Members
Wielfred Throne-Stone (2 AF  - 201 AF): Wielfred Throne-Stone was considered by many to be a kind and justly Patriarch. After wedding Katri Coppershield, he had only one child, Willem Throne-Stone. Killed during Dagmer's Betrayal, Wielfred's promising reign over Clan Throne-Stone was cut tragically short.

Willem Throne-Stone (195 AF - 557 AF): Willem's accomplishments are many. See his personal records or the history of Kirn Dorul for more information.

The Coppershields
“Every dwarf must dig his own tunnel.”

The Mithrilhearts
“Sow knowledge, reap wisdom.”

The Battlejaws
'We still hone the ax."