HammerDeep

= The story of HammerDeep = In the annals of time, the city of HammerDeep, an ancient dwarven realm, faded into the mists of history. Once known by another name [lost in books], its majestic halls stood as bastions, safeguarding the dwarven kin. The sorrowful echo of its fall reverberates through the tapestry of dwarven lore, marking a profound loss in our history.

Long ago, the great gateway that interlinked all dwarven clans sealed shut, a passage to the old ways forever locked. The years marched on, leaving the gates closed and the memories of the once-thriving realm nestled in the hearts of dwarves.

Yet, as the wheel of time turned, the gates of HammerDeep swung open once more. A resurgence beckoned, calling forth the return to the ancient traditions of our kind. And so, let me share the tale of how this came to pass: the story of HammerDeep, reborn.

A ship laden with building goods set sail, charting a course to the island adjacent to Tulipia, where the rekindling of dwarven legacy would take root.Among the many on board, two figures stood out—Furin Hammerhood, a sturdy dwarf, and Fin, a human knight. Little did they know the fate that awaited.

These individuals were on a mission to construct a fort, a shield for cities like Tulipia and Friholm. Amid the construction, they stumbled upon a door leading to a deep keep, Upon opening the door to the deep keep, they ventured inside and discovered a grand dwarven city. As they traversed a bridge within cavernous halls, ascending through three gates and climbing numerous stairs.

this astonishing realm, they stumbled upon houses adorned with ancient runes that responded to the touch, and corridors lined with golden treasures. Wandering through, they soon found themselves within the hallowed halls of a dwarven library

As they explored, they stumbled upon a dwarven archive. Eagerly sifting through the surviving pages, they discovered the tale of what transpired in this once-great city.

Not many pages had weathered the ages, but some were still legible.

First page
The first page spoke of the enemy's overtaking, stealthily emerging from the shadows in the dead of night. The initial gate fell without defense, and the invaders hurried down the great hallway.

Yet, their advance was not swift enough. The great hallway leading to anothers clans was sealed. The dwarves looked down on the enemies who were forced to run down the stairs, descending toward the second gate of this city.

second page
the narrative unfolded as the enemies encountered fierce resistance. The dwarves defended the city gate for many hours, but alas, they were eventually overrun by the relentless invaders. Faced with dire circumstances, the dwarves retreated, forcing themselves toward the forge and the mines. In their wake, they left destruction and despair.

Third page
The third page chronicled the last stand. The battle for the final gate persisted for many months. Though the gate bore protective runes, they failed, and the city gates finally succumbed to the relentless assault. The king rallied the remaining defenders, urging everyone to arm themselves, declaring that this land was theirs, and no [part of the page unreadable] could be surrendered to those dark forces. In the end, victory was achieved, but at a great cost. Only a few remained, and people, haunted by various reasons, began leaving their homes. Some cast lingering glances back at the king, aware of what he had done. They left, and the time had come to abandon Duskhold.

[There were no more pages

Seated upon a fallen pillar, Furin Hammerhood spoke solemnly, "My dwarven brothers, who valiantly defended this once-great dwarven city, have fallen. Forgotten by many, they sacrificed for others, yet met their end alone. I vow to restore this once-great city to its glory days in their honor.

Fin the knight, standing alongside, voiced his support, "I will help you rebuild this great city."

The great rebuilding commenced, starting with the caverns as they reconstructed pillars and the bridge leading to the first gate. Subsequently, they dismantled the old gateway, which had once connected to the highway passage leading to other clans. Declaring this land as the city of HammerDeep, other cities like Tulipia and Friholm acknowledged its existence.

The esteemed leaders, reminiscent of times past, stepped forward to aid the city's growth.

Fin the knight introduced the leader of Friholm, [Tormeire Elernel Levia],

and the leader of tulipia, [Blue]

In those times, as the city flourished, messages arrived from the two neighboring nations expressing a desire to join them

[this is for now] HammerDeep as a city played a part in the war on the side of Valondor against Tortuga but we know how that war ended, the islands of HammerDeep were once great mountains that protected this land from evil. On top of the islands there is a fort made with help of the cities Tulipia and Friholm,