Thollgûnd

"'The land is of cold stone; arid and dry, dark and desolate, bare as bone. An ancient evil stirs beneath that accursed mountain's searing magma... it is always thinking. The minds of mortal beings are feeble and yielding, do not stray close to it.' - Ogmund the Scribe"Thollgûnd is a town within the borders of former Sodalis and Tortuga under the Bacchanalian Commonwealth of Roðinnbrók, located in the North-East of Eldham. Rendered a desolate, rocky wasteland from volcanic activity, Thollgûnd is a land of hardship and strife. The poisonous smoke ceaselessly billowing from both the volcanic fissures and the forge's immense chimneys ensure that not even the air is free from filth and grime.

Societal Structure
Founded upon an obsessive religious devotion by its deranged inhabitants, Thollgûnd's structure can be interpreted as an Authoritarian Theocracy, wherein the church reigns supreme over all matters. As such, those directly involved with the Black Cult hold much more sway than others. Thollgûnd's chain of command is as follows:

Black Cult Hierarchy

 * The Black Captain - Holds direct rule over Thollgûnd. Title presently held by the Mouth.
 * The Black Herald - Highest possible rank within the Black Cult. Oversees and directs all religious, lore and diplomatic issues. Title presently held by Sgt_Dankster.
 * Priests - Members of the Black Cult, trusted with knowledge and dark magics brought forth from the volcanic depths.

Servant Hierarchy

 * Warchiefs - Hand-picked servants that reside in the many forts scattered around Thollgûnd, expected to defend Thollgûnd from roaming bandits.
 * Servants - The citizens of Thollgûnd, in service of the Mountain.

Religion
Manuscripts of Elder Days