Kraka Ornsmotek, which means "Eagle's Peak Hold" in Khazalid, is the northernmost Norse Dwarf hold, and also the most heavily fortified.
This part of the Giantshome Mountains has a higher population of Giants, Trolls, and the forces of Chaos than anywhere else in the Known World, and Kraka Ornsmotek is home to more Slayers and Norse Dwarf Berserkers than the other Norse Dwarf holds combined.
King Tyr "Giantsbane" Forsetison and Queen Vanyra Karindottir of the Agrilaz clan, the rulers of the hold, are formidable warriors and capable commanders. Despite its remote and dangerous location, Kraka Ornsmotek is the second wealthiest Norse Dwarf hold, built over the only extensive gold mine in Norsca. It also has the richest deposits of obsidian and diamonds north of the World's Edge Mountains.[1a]
Traders willingly brave the narrow passes and mountain trails to reach it. Both Dwarf and Human warriors from lands south of Norsca find ready employment as guards and escorts.[1a]
Kraka Ornsmotek's status after the War in the Mountains is unknown.
Subsidary Settlements[]
- Kazad Dumund - A fort with about 150 adult Dwarfs, mostly warriors. [1a]
- Kazad Grontunt - A fort with about 250 adult Dwarfs, mostly warriors. [1a]
- Khazid Skovekarag - A small mining and hunting settlement housing about 74 adult Dwarfs. [1a]