“Pride and anger are the jewels that make a kingdom.”
Guirinn is the kingdom of Dwarves. The kingdom is located in the middle of Annmar within the Kerrodeenn mountains and borders three kingdoms, Belmere, Anntheia, and SKallvynn. The kingdom is a mixture of homes within the mountains and small villages. Guirinn has five royal houses with one of the royal houses being the ruling House of the Kingdom. The king or queen will always come from one of the royal houses until their line is distinguished and a new royal house becomes the ruler of the Kingdom. The capital city of Guirinn is Thoridunn and each royal house has their own capital city. Dwarves can be half or two-thirds in height compared to a human being. They may be short in stature, but they are also strong and capable Warriors.
Dwarves are known as the finest miners and tradesmen in the world. There blacksmithing skills are impeccable, rivaling that of Belmere. However, it is there mining and stonework for which Dwarves are truly known for in the world. Within the mountain ranges where the kingdom resides are some of the finest jewels and gold found in Annmar. This makes them one of the richest kingdoms. The finest jewels in all of Annmar usually come from Guirinn. The most prestigious hilts and pummels for swords are made in Guirinn because of the jewels that are placed in them. Also, because of their skill in stonework Dwarves are usually commissioned to help build castles in other kingdoms. Dwarves can always find work in Annmar
Dwarves do not naturally gravitate towards war. They believe in hiring out their trade and building commerce with other kingdoms. Because of this they for the most part remain neutral and whatever war, they take part of is usually amongst their own kind, If they were to have an alliance it would probably be with Anntheia because that is where most of their business takes place. They have an uneasy truce with the kingdom of Dorwinn and Belmere. When dwarves fight, their weapon of choice is usually an ax, a long hammer, or club. Dwarves are known to be stubborn folk, but they are very loyal to their allies and to a cause if they take it up. Dwarves can be boisterous in their celebration. That may have something to do with brewing some of the best ale in Annmar. The most common ale served in taverns throughout the world is brewed in Guirinn.
Royal Houses of Guirinn
House Morgor
House Thornnmer
House Snoddrik
House Grookheim
House Ellric
*** Surnames are based on the House a person belongs to. Those with different surnames are not of noble birth and some are usually bastard offspring with one of 3 surnames, Ghof, Dhimm, and Starnn.