Orlghelovar
Orlghelovar
Religion
Traditions
-20% Institution Embracement Cost
-1% Prestige Decay
The Lords of GlassIn the past, the dwarves of Orlghelovar were known as the "Glasslords". It is said they mastered the art of glassmaking and taught its secrets to humans who helped it eventually flourish in places like the Bulwar. As their name implies, the Cobalt dwarves were fond of using cobalt as a pigment, most famously in dark blue Orlghelovar glass - it is said that many ancient human glass relics can trace their origins to the renowned hold.
+10% Production Efficiency
Seekers of KnowledgeThe Cobalt Dwarves were innovative pioneers within the Dwarovar. While some dwarves drew complacent with the power and reach of the empire, within Orlghelovar research of the unknown natural world was still ongoing. Many papers outlining discoveries in physics and other arcane subjects constantly drafted, outlining topics such as Halanna's breath or the applications of mystical plants harvested in the Deepwoods by their Flint neighbours.
-10% Idea Cost
Lessons of DecadenceIt is said that Orlghelovar was one of the richest holds in the Dwarovar, and was so concerned with their greed and arrogance with trade with the rising kingdoms of Bulwar, it fell with ease to the orc and goblin hordes lack of due diligence repairs on their gates and providing meagre supplies to their army. Their greed and decadence serves as a warning to all dwarves up to this day.
+15% Reform Progress Growth
Glasshammer FairIn order to keep ties to lucrative markets the lords of Orlghelovar fostered relations with their key market: the richest and most decadent holds of Aul-Dwarov. In 6735 BA the master glassmaker and head of the Glasshammer cartel, Okkid Glasshammer, set up a yearly convention in Amldihr showcasing the new goods and styles from the hold in Orlghelovar. This eventually became the foremost gathering of glassmakers and glass-buyers across the empire, with many a masterpiece ordered during the event.\n\nFor Orlghelovar, however, it also kept them in the loop with the coming-and-goings of the rest of the Dwarovar.
+10% Trade Power Abroad
+10% Institution Spread
Reflecting DaylightDaylight is a pleasure not many dwarves can experience except for some select surface holds, as it is found only beyond the hold's gates. Not so in Orlghelovar where the Cobalt Dwarves developed contraptions using mirrors and lenses to fill their hold with daylight and replace artificial light sources, providing a bright and unique environment. The daylight brought new life to the hold, with indoor flora growing where it couldn't before which became an experience that many dwarves desired for their own homes.
-25% State Maintenance
Blowers of Glass and TrumpetsGlassblowing requires strong lungs, which can be used for other purposes as well. It is no surprise then that the Cobalt dwarves were famed wind instrumentalists, the sound of their trumpets and horns echoing deep underground. When they marched to war, they were led by dedicated marching bands which greatly inspired the troops and improved their organisation.
-10% Morale Damage Received
GuntîrhugGuntîrhug, the renowned university of Orlghelovar, attracted many dwarves from all over the Dwarovar, as many of the greatest experts of their fields gathered and lectured there. While in other holds they specialised at staring into the sky or in inventing engineering contraptions, all fields of science for researching and documenting the natural world were holistically represented within Guntîrhug. Many students were infamously said to have superiority complexes from staying among the greatest intellectuals, known to repel many peers beyond Guntîrhug. Regardless, such a holistic and wide-ranging education did have many benefits to both students and to Orlghelovar.
-5% Technology Cost
Ambition
+1 Administrative Free Policies
History
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