Embercrag

The Deep Forges

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Geography

The northwestern high mountain realm of the Alden Peninsula. The mountain range known only as The Crag forms its northern spine and western heights, giving the realm its name. Ashfall seasons have lengthened. Lava vents are tapped aggressively as the Corruption drives demand for heat. Surface roads are half-buried in pumice and snow. Most of the population — roughly 60% — lives subterranean, where warmth can be reliably held.

The Noble Wall runs along its eastern border with Crownvale, rarely defended now but still standing.

People

Many refugees from other realms have become bonded labor or guild‑sworn in exchange for the warmth Embercrag can offer.

Common Races

• Dwarves
• Tieflings
• Humans
• Gnomes

Characters

• Brother Alaric — Dwarf Cleric (Life Domain), Watcher of Embercrag
• Orison-7 — was created by a gnome in The Crag

Cities

• Cinderpeak - the largest city, expanded downward into caldera tunnels, with magma‑channel heating running through entire districts.
• Ironwold - supplies "winter engines" and heat‑stones to the other realms, and demands political concessions in return.
• Ashbarrow - vent‑tunnel smuggling has boomed; now a shadow economy hub.
• Redwater - its hot springs have become a strategic medical resource against cold‑sickness.

Points of Interest

• The First Forge of Varr - some claim the Frost Corruption is an opposite forge, and Varr was built to counter it.
• The Obsidian Steps - an abandoned sky‑dock that now collects ice that never melts.
• The Emberdeep Warrens - heat‑spirits that once asked for gold now ask for names as payment.

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