Wyldvarn

Situated deep within Azurian lands lies the Dwarf Vassal of Wyldvarn (Dark/Black Forests) and their Mountain home of Cnuic Dearcan (Hills of Berries). Wyldvarn was founded on 03/10/21 and officially recognized by Azuria two days later.

History
The hill dwarves have lived in southern Alteniquia's taiga for a long time. Relying on fishing due to their home's poor soil, they formed into clans and fought each other over fishing grounds and petty grudges. When Yimmu-Audal came to control the region, many of the dwarves continued to live as they had. With the succession of powers that would follow, however, the dwarves either fled underground, migrated, or died. It is only recently that the remaining clans have emerged from underground and reclaimed some of their ancestral land with the blessings ofof the latest ruler of the region.

Cnuic Dearcan
Their home of Cnuic Dearcan holds significant meaning to Wyldvarnians having provided shelter and safety when they finally emerged from the ground. Once a formidable fort the years have taken their toll and only the jury rigging of the wall by its citizens keep them standing.

Culture and Religion
Though many clans are now long gone or broken up, the hill dwarves still hold dear to the old tradition. What few clans remain have become more akin to corporations, with every one trying to outshine the others in wealth. Innately curious, the hill dwarves have also been quick to innovate and adopt new technology and ideas that they think will be beneficial.

The dwarves hold no official religion. Worshippers of every faith since the first conquest can be found, though Soleannen worship is heavily taxed. A large portion still follow the old tribal faith, centered around an enigmatic and capricious deity called Siasiannr ("Old Salt"). He is a god of all deep places, be they under water or under ground. Though the dwarves no longer have much access to the old sacrificial grounds, they still make offerings to Old Salt in the hopes of good weather and a bountiful catch.

Government
The Tisiuch of Wyldvarn acts as head of state, typically the wealthiest chieftain. They serve an indefinite term. The Kvajar are the heads of other clans. They act as a rudimentary parliament, able to check the Tisiuch.

Laws
1. The killing of another of one's own clan is forbidden. Punishable by being sent to the pit.

2. The theft of material or intellectual wealth from another of one's own clan is forbidden. Punishable by being sent to the pit.

3. Attempts to overthrow the Tisiuch are punishable by being sent to the pit.