Varn Torum

Founding
Varn Torum is a dwarven nation in Eldham. The dwarves of Varn Torum were carved from the stone of the earth, and given life by the Goddess Yora. Then the God of blood Tokad poured the fiery blood of long dead giants into the dwarves' veins, giving them the strength of giants. With the gifts of Yora and Tokad, the dwarves began carving out the capital city within a large mountain.

Founding and Early History
Soon after founding its capital, Khun Drakhar, the dwarves began the construction of their grand halls and front gates. Lead by head architects exttsector_z and Sueyuet, the capital began to form within the mountain. Early construction was slow, so while the mountain city was being worked on the surface also saw some construction. Small homes into the sides of hills and large expansive farms were built, with the Gloomshroom Tavern also being built in this early period by BoggleboyTwitch. Eventually the growth of the capital would lead BoggleboyTwitch to found a new city not far from the capital on an island, and would name it Gloomshroom Isle. Construction accelerated with the slow steady growth in population, with the underground city getting 2 additional layers to the city.

At one point the dwarves had dug too deep within the mountain, an uncovered a beast unlike any before seen by the dwarves of Varn Torum. They managed to slay the beast, and upon its death it left behind a glowing artifact. Dwarven scientists took it back for testing and uncovered it as a powerful star that emits a beam of light towards the sky. They named it the Heart of the Mountain, and harnessed its energy to increase their rate of digging, speeding up the process of developing the capital.

Recent and Ongoing History
While the Kingdom was developing rather well, its diplomacy and decision making was being called into question by the council. This eventually led with the original High King captainflaresoul stepping down entirely from government. Power peacefully transferred over to GarriGoyle, who now rules as High King. Two administrators, exttsector_z and Sueyuet, were also chosen to be Diarchs in order to help the High King whenever necessary. Not long after this change in government, Varn Torum saw a spike in tourism and population thanks to the newly picked recruiter, Gandalfthegay. This population spike led to Varn Torum developing walls to counter bandits, increasing housing for new members, and overhauling spawn and turning it into a shop. More projects are planned, with the heart of Khun Drakhar about to undergo major construction. The reestablished Mallean Empire under the rule of Lord_Khan was also integrated into Varn Torum.

Government
Government is composed of the Council, the Diarchy, and the High King himself. The Council discusses with the Diarchs and High King on major issues, and votes on important issues or diplomatic situations. The Diarchs help administrate the nation with the High King, writing legislation and keeping everything in check. The High King himself manages the nation alongside the Diarchs while also doing diplomacy when necessary, however cannot make major decisions without consulting the Council.

High King - GarriGoyle

Diarchs - exttsector_z, Sueyuet

Council - Welpish, happyman7, BoggleboyTwitch, H0lloster