Haraz Orldhum

Haraz Orldhum

Primary Culture

Platinum Dwarf

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Religion

Ancestor Worship

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Traditions
-0.05 Monthly Autonomy Change
-20% Unjustified Demands

Reign of the HighlordThe Highlord of Haraz Orldhûm was regarded by many as the first among equals of the kings of the Dwarovar. It is said that their eminence, grace and power often rivalled that of the High King itself - it is no surprise indeed, that the High Kings of Aul-Dwarov often came from the clans of Haraz Orldhûm.
+1 Yearly Devotion
+1 Yearly Horde Unity
+1 Yearly Legitimacy
+0.3 Yearly Republican Tradition

Platinum JewellersThe Platinum dwarves gained their namesake for popularising the arts of platinum jewellery across the Dwarovar. It is said that platinum surpasses the ancient metals of gold and silver due to its strength and resistance to tarnish and blemishes. Indeed, many of the recovered relics of good condition were platinum - even the Dwarovkron itself had platinum surfacing.
-10% Center of Trade Upgrade Cost
+10% Production Efficiency

Turrets of OrldhûmThe hold of Haraz Orldhûm and its de jure demesne is surrounded by natural caves and caverns, which to a normal hold would be a thing of danger and caution. To Orldhûm it is but another layer of defence, with many caverns having small outposts and 'towers' carved into the stone itself. Records from the Battle of Haraza Depths even state that a besieging orcish horde had set up camp in one of the realm's many caverns, and were promptly bombarded to smithereens in a killing field of Platinum design.
+2 Attrition for Enemies

Vainglorious NobilityThe Nobility of Haraz Orldhûm were very proud of their ancestors and noble lineage, being able to trace their line back thousands of years. They were very sceptical of any new clans emerging in the Dwarovar, usually questioning their achievements while naming dozens of their own. They wouldn’t recognise a noble bloodline unless it went back generations. This prioritisation led them to even respect the old clans of enemy holds.
+0.5 Yearly Prestige
-15% Cost of Advisors with Ruler's Culture

Ghurn's Guide on Cavern WarfareThe early lords of Haraz Orldhûm struggled against the monsters lurking in the neighbouring caverns, and the traditional dwarven style of warfare was often defeated simply by attrition instead of battle. Ghurn, one of the first rangers ever recorded, revolutionised Platinum and eventually all dwarven style of warfare by introducing skilled foraging parties, forward scouts, and ambushers amongst the dwarven contingent.
-15% Land Attrition
+8% Movement Speed

The Hold of Platinum ChainsDespite their noble bearing, the success of Haraz Orldhûm was brought on the backs of slaves. With Goblins being the first slaves and used to build many tunnels and perform menial tasks too unworthy for the Platinum Dwarves. However, with the growth of this brutal institution, slavery expanded to dwarvenkind by using unpaid debts to purchase debtors. These dwarven slaves were kept to build forges and used for much more skilled labour that goblins could not provide.
+10% Goods Produced Modifier

Platinum WarsuitsSaid to be the progenitor of modern dwarven exoskeletons, the most noble warriors of Haraz Orldhûm donned powerful armour that gave them the strengths of the mountain and protected them from deadly blows that cleaved through any other armour. These secrets were highly coveted even amongst the platinum dwarves, and only a few were made and donned to prevent their rivals from acquiring such technology.
+10% Infantry Combat Ability

Ambition
+15% Land Force Limit Modifier

History

TBD

Strategy

TBD