Vaakengrad


 * Vaakengrad: Home of the Dragonborn **

The underground city of Vaakengrad is located exactly two miles below the Obsidian City of Phirumsol. As it is part of the volcano, the temperature of Vaakengrad rarely gets below 400 degrees (Fahrenheit). The city lies within an immense cavern, but its creation remains unknown. The volcanic activity remains a constant hazard for the people of Vaakengrad. Seismic activity also often occurs, but no serious damage has ever been recorded in the history of Vaakengrad.
 * Geography **


 * Specific Features: **
 * Near the middle of the city lies “The Forge Pool,” a lava pool that swells whenever the volcano becomes particularly active. It is mostly used by blacksmiths and other skilled craftsmen.
 * "The Githrynax Pass" is a secret tunnel used only by the Vaakengrad governing body in case of uprising, invasion, or potential volcanic fallout. No one really knows where it leads. The last recorded escape through the pass was when Krystaak II was King. It is rumored that the tunnel eventually leads to the Numidian Steppes.

The population of Vaakengrad is 1,197 and is 100% Dragonborn, as no other race (that they know of) is able withstand the temperatures found there. The people are separated into four distinct houses: House Bloodscale, House Rojiik, House Firaxes, and House Goldfang. The males tend to be roughly six to seven feet tall and between 200-300 lbs. Females stand somewhere between five-and-a-half and six feet tall, with their weight being the same as males.
 * People/History **
 * The Bloodscales are known for their crimson scales. They are currently in power, as Krystaak V is the King. They are the wealthiest of the houses
 * The Rojiiks feature most yellow scales and skin. The rivalry between the Bloodscales and Rojiiks has been documented over several centuries with no attempt at peace in sight.
 * House Firaxes is the oldest of the houses but is also the poorest. They feature dark blue scales all over their body, but the skin on their torsos is bright red. It is said that the "original Dragonborn," Vikaar Firaxes, went on a pilgrimage at the beginning of the first age to seek out others to join him in Vaakengrad. Slowly more and more races of Dragonborn made their way to Vaakengrad, establishing their family houses and such.
 * The Goldfangs are the second-most wealthy family in Vaakengrad, just behind the Bloodscales. As their name suggests, they are most known for having glistening gold teeth, green scales, and cream-colored skin. They are currently allies with House Bloodscale, but are neutral to the other houses.
 * Government (some brief notes): **
 * Vaakengrad's government is an established monarchy. The line of power is as follows: King, House Protector, Greater Lord, Lord, and Chancellor. The King rules, The House Protector commands the military and City Guard, and the Greater Lord and Lord serve in tandem with the Chancellor in establishing laws and regulations.
 * House Bloodscale currently runs the city. Krystaak IV gave up his kingship to his son, Krystaak V, just last year because he is in failing health. Krystaak V is known as "The Tyrant King" by the rival Rojiiks. Krystaak V is not well-liked by many of the other houses, after his wife, Siska Goldfang, passed away during childbirth. However, House Goldfang still remains an ally.
 * The current size of the military force is 535 and the City Guard is 204.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">The currency system of Vaakengrad is that of gold and bartering. The current economy is thriving.