Deadhorse

Deadhorse is a dwarven fortress, ruled by Baron Obok (SirPotato on discord). The fortress is currently one of the most northern settlements, east of the fortress of Bile and west of Koganusan. The fortress mainly exports stone, gravel and other such things. The fortress has a relatively low population compared to other settlements, but still enough members to fulfill all the needs of the fortress. The inhabitants mainly worship the dwarven god of mountains and caverns, Etur Shadowbronze.

History
Deadhorse was founded in the age of heroes, by Baron Obok and an unnamed dwarf. Upon establishing a small tunnel into the great mountain, lightning struck from the clear sky and monsters mounted upon skeletal horses and armed with bows and arrows attacked Obok and his companion. They fought the devils off bravely, although suffering many wounds in the process. Obok named Deadhorse after this event, and to this day, skeletal horses are seen roaming the mountains of Deadhorse. After a while, Obok's compatriot left Deadhorse for Erebor, a place which he deemed safer and with better chances of glory and wealth. Obok dug out the rest of the base rooms himself and built the great gate and the barricades. After a while, the dwarf Gikut Notondan joined Obok and helped build the bridge over the lake which the mountain overlooks. He also built the outside mine, the armory, and countless other things. Over the course of history, Deadhorse had multiple trade deals with the Fortress of Bile. Eventually, more dwarves joined the fortress. More recently, the dwarven fortress of Koganusan was founded east of Deadhorse by the former king of Erebor, king Stumor. Koganusan and Deadhorse signed a trade deal, with Deadhorse acquiring the famed blood of Thrain, a powerful brew which enhances ones abilities and Koganusan receiving other, more mundane items.