The great hammer owned by the smith Skapesmi goes by another name, known as the siege breaker. With a single swing from this weapon, fortress walls would crumble at its might. Skapesmi was the only one able to mold the unbreakable metal known as Uknustal, the sole material that his weapon was made of. Swing after swing the dwarf would charge into battle, making way for his allies to pour into the best fortified cities and defenses during the Conflict of Elemental and Metaphysical Disorder. The only description for this weapon was it looked like that of a hammer and scythe. For years only the great smith wielded this weapon and after his death that was the only record of its use. After the unfortunate passing of this great smith of which the kingdom was then named, the weapon was lost to the world of Magitotum. Not even the dwarfs knew where this weapon had gone. Perhaps it lies buried, waiting for the right creature to stumble upon it.
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A Closer Look: Skapejuvel
The underground kingdom lies in the Eastern mountain range that borders Epoca in the land of Petram. For many years, the dwarves have carved their home into the mineral rich ground. To the common eye, it would seem like a complete maze, but to the dwarves they have a unique system. Each cave route is marked with a certain gem that tells the traveler where it leads. Major caverns within the kingdom include the banquet hall, throne room, Smi, and Badimanskinn. The banquet hall has hanging from the ceiling, stalactites that glowed like fire above the tables. The walls are aligned with torches that light up the room further and show off the dwarves’ craftsmanship of stones. Three long wood tables are in the hall with many seats on either side. Each have thrones that stand at the ends of each table. These change in appearance with each new king. The huge throne room is a cavern that had pillars leading to the throne. Each pillar is made of a different gem, six in total. The gems are ruby, sapphire, emerald, topaz, amethyst, and peridot. The walls have lines of gold, diamond, and silver that run down to the throne which is made of the blue gem of lapis lazuli with a pink Thulite gem carved out into the emblem of the dwarves, a hammer on the top of the great seat. Found in one of the caverns is the magnificent Smi. A gigantic forge containing a rare item known as Inti, found only in two other forges in all of Magitotum. It burns brighter than any other and can make even the famous Uknustal malleable. Finally there is Badimanskinn, or the cavern bathed in moonlight. A simple room flooded with moonlight, it is a common place for lovers to spend holding each other tight. All around on the cavern room floors and walls are moonstones that reflect the pale light of the moon that pours in from a hole in the ceiling. It is arguable one of the most beautiful sights in all of Petram.
Exploring New Lands: Petram
The land of stone is the place where three different races call their home. To the Western mountain range along the border of Epoca deep underground is the kingdom of Skapejuvel; where the dwarves mine day and night through the stone. In the Eastern mountain range that borders Staude are the homes of General Stonewall and his men. This side of the land has not fully been explored due to the fear of the golems attacking any traveler. Far in the North lies within another mountain ranger is Mount Storia, the home of the Racconto. Here one can see the winding road that travels to the top of the mountain where one can see the roof of the Pietrateca, the great library of the Racconto. Heading South across from the Plain of Nocciolo is a great forest. Found within is a clear lake with such sweet water. Through the forest over the gray rocky ground leads to the craggy coast to the ocean, known as the Moana. Many travelers enter the land from here due to the mountains that surround Petram.
Species Spotlight: Dwarf
I know dwarves have been introduced in so many stories such as The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Norse mythology. Much like they are found in other media, they are shorter than humans although in my book they are around four feet tall. In the land of Magitotum, there are two dwarven kingdoms; Skapejuvel and a sister kingdom in Graecia. Mostly smiths, they are usually sought after by all the lands for their great craftsmanship and supply of precious gems. Although they are more than just great craftsman they are also mighty warriors. In years past, there have been many dwarven warriors that have changed the tide of battle. The most famous of which would be Skapesmi, known as the siege breaker. Using his hammer Beleibrer made of the unbreakable metal known as Uknustal, he carved the way for many victories as he demolished city walls for the armies to pour in.
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