Arimandar

Arimandar is located on the Northwest part Nealef, north of Askia.

Government

For the most part, Arimandar does not have a centralized government, the cities are independently run and governed.
The eastern part of the region is controlled by various Nordmen lords, while the western part is controlled by the dwarves, who answer to their own king who lives below the surface.

Inhabitants

Arimandar's inhabitants are mostly Surface Dwarves and Nordmen.
There are many other races constantly traveling to Arimandar, but few stay due to the harsh climate of the region.

Climate

Arimandar's climate is frigid cold. The winters are unbearable for most outsiders. Although many endure the mountainous trek around Arimandar during the summer and spring, many decide to hide out in the many settlements for the remaining part of the year.

Cities and Towns

Kowel

Kowel is a remarkable industrial city. It is located at the footholds of Mountain Silver Rock, nudged in a valley in the East part of Arimandar
Its mines are rich with mithral and other precious metals. Mining is the primary source of income for this city, because mithral is found in only a few places in Tashyn.Work never stops as many dwarves and humans alike work tirelessly in the mines, surrounded by a tall city wall and guarded by one of the best armed armies in all of Nealef
The city is run by three Nordmen clans, the Stormcloud Clan, the Snow Wolf Clan and the War Anvil Clan. The three clans were chosen to balance the Try-arch force of the Nordmen civilization.
The Stormcloud Clan has a large number of clerics and shaman, and thus signifies the role of spiritual guidance for the Nordmen.
The Snow Wolf Clan is one of the first Nordmen clan ever established, which began before the term Nordmen, back when all men of the north were considered savage barbarians.
The War Anvil Clan is the most powerful and influential clan of the Nordmen, they strive for the future and encourage industry, the bulk of Kowel's military force is made of War Anvil Clan soldiers.

Denfar

Denfar is a trade hub, located in the middle of the region. The city is sprawling with merchants daily, trading the many goods of the northern lands. Many races can be found in this city, the most outgoing and greedy Dwarves can also be found here.
Denfar is run by Lord Searen Rubymace, a surface dwarf who broke away from the dwarven king to create his own merchant faction, legend says that Searen won his right to run the city by defeating five dwarven champions in arena duels.
The noble dwarf earned his respect from the dwarven community due to his ability to radically increase demand for dwarven goods, although there are many dwarves who still hold grudges against him.

Stormgaard

Stormgaard is the main city of Surface Dwarves.
It is believed that a main tunnel leading straight to the underground dwarven capital can be found inside the fortress of Stormgaard, although it has never been admitted by any dwarf.
The city functions as a large military outpost as well as a mining facility.

Hareft

Hareft is located southwest of Stormgaard. This town gained popularity because of its blacksmiths. The dwarven smiths are very proficient in creating the sturdy dwarven armor and are capable of working with the dwarven ore. The town is run by Blingdug Steelforge, a descendant of the great Steelforge blacksmith clan. Hereft's inhabitants are mostly dwarven but plenty of other races can be found here due to its large port.

Riknir

A Nordmen city, Riknir is located in the southeast area of Arimandar. This city thrives from its many neighboring mines and miner communities.

Geographical Locations

Mountain Silver Rock

Mountain Silver Rock is one of the most mineral rich mountain on the surface of Nealef.The enormous mountain contains various deposits of most common ore, but it is distinguished due to its hidden deposits of mithral.
Most of the mountain is surrounded by the walls of Kowel, whose inhabitants tirelessly mine the mountain's resources. Rumors say that the mountain contains deposits of other priceless ore, which is kept secret by the miners of Kowel.