Gerndore

While Silverkeep was known for its silver from the Nulz Range, Gerndore became a major provider of gold mined from the Serpentine Spires. Its 50,000 residents are almost predominantly dwarves although some gnomes have made their home here as well. Like Silverkeep, its rich resources were targeted during the war. Unlike most Dwarven cities, Gerndore is almost completely above ground, although the same architectural style remains. Large, looming stone towers dominate the skyline as seen from the Traitor's Sea. Especially notable is the entrance to Gerndore's port. Two, 100ft high dwarven figures stand guard at the mouth of the port, their greatswords drawn and ready. Being located on Vylgaard's northern cost, Gerndore has a long history of acting as a port city, especially being a hub for transporting goods to northern Eonearia.

During the War
During the war, Gerndore served as an important port for reinforcements for Osdyr's troops. Food and supplies were shipped from Eonearia The city remained under siege for nearly five years at the beginning of the war before Orsya's forces realized they would never overtake the city, especially when its residents fled underground to the reinforced caverns. Today many of the city's buildings bear evidence of the war, the gray color of soot from the flames now being characteristic of the city.

Politics
Gerndore's Steward is  Helja Fireforge, a female Dwarf. Her family were and continue to be known for their expert crafting of Dwarven weapons imbued with magic. Like a majority of Vylgaard's stewards, Fireforge did not come from the former noble class and is well respected by the people as an honest and hardworking woman.

Gerndore is also the capital of Vylgaard's Western District. Its representative in the Council is Bruenor Frostbeard, a male Dwarf. The Frostbeard family could be considered middle-tier nobility and have a history of being skilled and successful merchants. Bruenor Frostbeard competed against Hammet Silvershaper, a younger son of the noble Silvershaper clan, for the Council seat and defeated him quite easily. The Silvershapers were once