32 CHAPTER 2 | THE MROR HOLDS
The Mror Holds ........................................................
Capital: Krona Peak
Noted for Dwarves, banking, mining (precious
and nonprecious metals), metalworkLong ago, the Mror Lords were forced to swear
fealty to Karrnath and Galifar. In the early days
of the Last War, they declared their independence
and the sovereignty of the Mror Holds. That
declaration was less than a century ago and that
makes it fresh in the mind of many dwarves. The
Mror are proud of the wealth of their nation and
the talents of their smiths, of the skills of their
warriors and the strength of their impregnable
fortresses. The Mror star is rising.
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dwarves were locked in endless feuds. Over
the centuries, they turned their energies to
harnessing the astonishing natural resources
of their mountain home. The dwarves were
reborn as merchant princes. And along the way
they made a remarkable discovery: ruins of an
ancient dwarven empire. This forgotten realm
was destroyed by the daelkyr and its vast halls
are held by aberrations and other dark things.
Nonetheless, these ruins are another source of
pride for the Mror. They’re heirs of a mighty
empire that may one day rise again.
The Mror Holds are a loose confederation.
Twelve noble clans each govern a hold and have
a representative on the Iron Council, which
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nation. Each hold includes a number of lesser
clans, who owe fealty to the noble line.
The Sovereign Host is the dominant faith of
the Mror Holds. Kol Korran is the most beloved
of the Sovereigns, but Onatar, Olladra, Boldrei,
and Dol Dorn are also revered.INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT THE
HOLDS
- The Mror Holds have deep reserves of
gold, silver, and other rare and precious
metals, along with iron and other ores.- The Ironroot Mountains have long been
home to the Jhorash’tar, a clan of orcs.
The Jhorash’tar have been slowly driven
into the least hospitable regions of the
mountains. A few of the clans are seeking
to incorporate the Jhorash’tar into Mror
society, while others wish to drive them out
once and for all. - There used to be a thirteenth royal clan.
Four hundred year ago, the dwarves of
Noldrunhold were wiped out; no one knows
if this was the work of the Jhorash’tar, a
rival clan, or some force from below the
mountains. Other clans have tried to claim
the Noldrun lands, but this has always met
with disaster.
- The Ironroot Mountains have long been
MROR CHARACTERS
As you develop a Mror character or NPC,
consider the following.
Clan Focus. Is your clan known for
mercantile power or martial skill? Are you a
noble—even if you’re a few steps removed from
true power? Or are you a simple guild artisan
or soldier? Most Mror have embraced modern
martial techniques, but there are a few minor
clans that still cling to the barbarian traditions of
the past.
Holding onto the Past. Do you treasure the
legends of the ancient dwarf empire? As a Mror
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reclaim the lost techniques of the past. And how
do you feel about the Five Nations? Do you still
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ancestors, or do you feel pity for this broken
kingdom?
Pride in Possessions. From the wealthiest
clan lord to the simplest miner, the Mror take
great pride in their possessions. Quality is more
important than appearance, and you are also
interested in the history of the things you carry;
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the battles it has seen and the warriors who have
wielded it before you.