The dwarven city is located inside a hollowed out stony mountain. Benign dwarves populate the mountain city. Pillars of the entrance are adorned with gold, and inside the fortress exists a vast city bustling with strange magical technology.
A Dwarven City, Mountain
a fellow traveler.
dwarf
I live my life beneath the earth, mining for precious metals and gems. I have the most spectacular beard in twelve kingdoms. My axe is sharp and always ready.
Thank you traveler, we dwarfs have been working on this city for centuries. What brings you to this fine city of ours? I just love to travel. Long drives with my team of horses bring me great joy, and I love seeing what this world has to offer. What can you tell me of your city? The story of this dwarven city goes back centuries. From as long as I can remember, my mother met my father when he was a blacksmiths apprentice. Working on the golden pillars for years and detailing every nook and cranny this city has to hide. But the magic, what is this magic technology that you hold? No doubt it's what allows you Dwarves to live so long Listen here, lad. We don't take kindly to strangers who ask too many questions. Take your supplies and whatever else you need and get out of here Oh Dwarf, you're far too short to be this angry. Or is that the joke? You've gotten short with me? Just because I'm short doesn't mean my axe can't cut you down to size That's a fair assessment. I've been brash. This is your city, and I should obey and abide by your wishes. Maybe I've let my emotions get the best of me as well. Let's go to the local tavern and have a drink on me. Your kindness has astonished me, but truly, the drink will be on me. With a beer in hand, I can truly enjoy the amazing wonder of your city. I must apologize, it's foreign for travelers who visit this city to be so kind and understanding. Many of them come to this city to try and steal the secrets of our magical technology. Who knows, maybe if we chat for a bit more I'll "spill the beans" as some say! Aha! I do love beans, baked, spilled, even spoiled, as long as there is a tale to be told! Let's get comfortable, enjoy the beer and the good company.