Classification: Dwarven Domain Record
Origin Era: Early Fourth Shaping
Primary Region: The Longspine Mountains
Capital: Dûmbrak-Nâr
Associated Peoples: Khorrundar Dwarves, Yndrellin Artisans
Archive Source: Canonwardens of the Amariin
Preservation Tier: Confirmed
Archive Record
Among the mountain realms of the Stoneborn, Duraz-Mirhal stands as the beating heart of dwarven commerce.
The Khorrundar clans who inhabit its vast tunnels occupy the longest mountain range in Serathorne, allowing trade routes to reach multiple powerful human kingdoms.
Through these passes flow caravans bound for:
- Velmara
- Cindralen
- Fraventh
This strategic geography has made Duraz-Mirhal one of the wealthiest dwarven domains beneath the mountains.
Where other dwarven realms focus on tradition or warfare, Duraz-Mirhal thrives on trade, craftsmanship, and diplomacy.
Major Cities
Dûmbrak-Nâr
The capital city and largest trade hub of the domain.
Population:
30,000 Dwarves
22,500 Yndrellin
Thuldraz-Vaen
A great forge-city specializing in metalwork destined for foreign markets.
Population:
25,000 Dwarves
18,750 Yndrellin
Mornaz-Kul
A merchant vault-city where caravans are received, taxed, and redistributed throughout the mountain network.
Population:
20,000 Dwarves
15,000 Yndrellin
Outlying Settlements
Four smaller settlements run along the mountain spine, acting as trade posts and defensive outposts.
Varnûl’s Hollow
Population: 3,000 Dwarves | 2,250 Yndrellin
Kazrak-Mir
Population: 2,500 Dwarves | 1,875 Yndrellin
Rûnak’s Rise
Population: 2,000 Dwarves | 1,500 Yndrellin
Ulmrath-Vohr
Population: 1,500 Dwarves | 1,125 Yndrellin
Yndrellin Artistry
The Yndrellin communities of Duraz-Mirhal are among the most celebrated artisans in all of Serathorne.
Their delicate craftsmanship complements dwarven metalwork, creating items prized across the continent.
Their specialties include:
- ornate jewelry for the noble houses of Fraventh
- ceremonial armor adornments favored by Velmara
- intricate keepsakes and relic casings sought by collectors in Cindralen
The prosperity of Duraz-Mirhal is built largely upon this partnership between dwarven industry and Yndrellin artistry.
Gralbek’s Deep
At the northern edge of the domain lies Gralbek’s Deep, the outermost dwarven settlement of Duraz-Mirhal.
In recognition of the strong trade ties with the kingdom of Velmara, this settlement is unique among dwarven cities.
It is the only dwarven stronghold constructed largely from white timber harvested from the forests of Aureholt, a rare material prized by surface civilizations.
Grakkari Skirmishes
For centuries, the tunnels beneath Duraz-Mirhal were plagued by clashes with the Grakkari clans.
These conflicts intensified after the rise of a mysterious Grakkari Priestess said to sit upon the sacred Varruk-Stone.
The Khorrundar believe the priestess receives visions from Tork, the Grakkari god of war, granting her unnatural insight into strategy and battle.
In recent generations, however, the frequency of these raids has declined.
Whether this peace is temporary or permanent remains uncertain.
Amariin Annotation
The Canonwarden archives record Duraz-Mirhal as one of the most economically influential dwarven domains in the current age.
Its position along the great mountain spine makes it a vital link between the subterranean dwarven realms and the surface nations of Serathorne.
Should these trade routes ever collapse, the economic balance of the continent would shift dramatically.
Related Records
- Khorrundar — Divine Entity Record
- Yndrellin — Companion People Record
- Khaldur-Vanul — Dwarven Domain Record
- Velmara — Nation Record
- Cindralen — Nation Record
- Fraventh — Nation Record
- Tork — Divine Entity Record
- Grakkari — People of Serathorne