Hephake

Hephake was one of the two nations begun by the ancient dwarven brothers, along with Argysis. The hills are covered in complex and mighty dwarven fortresses, almost completely impenetrable. They are very serious, ordered, and incredibly strict, with complex rules dictating many aspects of life. They specialize in defensive and siege smithery, with the best stone work, trebuchets, and fortress engineering/architecture designed by the hoodrick. They generally avoid magic due to its unpredictability. Hephake has been governed by a strict dwarven council under the guidance of Hephake CVII, which looks over many smaller, council governed cities. Everyone lives in the cities.