Nivault

The Nivault is a Dwarven city located in the Frostborn Mountains. It is considered one of the wealthest and most fortified Dwarven strongholds. It is controlled by the Dawi Clan.

Location
The Nivault is located in Mount Dwai'vik which is in the Frostborn Mountains.

Population
The stronghold is home to around 68,000 Dwarves. Unlike other Dwarven kingdoms, non-Dwarves aren't allowed to live within the city.

Government
The city is governed by a council of 9 Dwarves, headed by the current Dwarf lord of the clan. This council is normally made up of elite members of the clan, high ranking smiths, and the Imperial Dwarven Bank's leaders.

History
The city started as a small iron mine until Adamantine was found deep within the mountain. After this discovery, the mine grew into one of the strongest Dwarven kingdoms.

Economy
The Nivault contains some of the rarest metals in all of Astoria. Deep within the mountain are veins of Adamantine, Geranite, Mithral, and Umbrite. In addition to these are large amounts of iron and silver. The Nivault's smiths are also some of the finest around and are trained to work with these rare metals.

The Nivault happens to be home to the Imperial Dwarven Bank, the most powerful bank in Astoria. The bank holds some of Scovia's wealthiest people's possessions. The vaults of the bank are considered unbreakable.

Culture
The Nivault has strict policies when it comes to protecting their resources. Non-Dwarves aren't allowed to live in the city and may only stay short periods of time in the city before they will be forced to leave. Their army, though small, is trained to be unbreakable and unbeatable. In addition, every Dwarf in the city is required to know how to fight for times of need. The city has some of the most solid defenses in all of Astoria. These defenses are so strong that the city is nicknamed the Unconquerable City.

The city holds their craftmenship above all else.