Dwarven Valley

Region: Icewind Dale — northeast of Caer-Dineval Type: Dwarven Settlement Leader: Dane Notable For: All-dwarf population; smithing; Chardalyn Cavern below

Description

A massive valley carved into the rock, full of tunnels, forges, and markets. Exclusively populated by dwarves. Known for exceptional smithing and stonework. Accessible via a guarded entrance — guards initially mistook Thorkin for Bombdeer on arrival.

Known Locations

• Main Hall — Where Dane holds court; the party was received here. Renamed the hall after the party: UwU Hall (Unordained Warden Unit)
• The Smith — Sells +1 weapons (1000 GP) and Mithril armor (800 GP above base); party couldn’t afford it yet
• The Chardalyn Cavern — Mine below the valley, infested with Needle Spawns and corrupted by Chardalyn; cleared by the party

Known NPCs

• Dane — Leader; has a pet earth elemental named Ruby that eats Chardalyn; hired the party to clear the mine
• Hilda — Dane’s niece; eager to fight; was kept outside during the mine expedition
• Bombdeer — Thorkin’s twin brother; was a researcher here before joining the party’s inn

Notable Events

• Party hired to clear the Chardalyn Cavern (Feb 22); reward: 250 GP in gems + 10% permanent discount at all Dwarven Valley shops
• Thorkin and Bombdeer reunited here after 5 years apart
• Verna (a druid) had created a nursery in the mine; was corrupted by Chardalyn and transformed into the Needle Lord boss
• Found Clay, Hugo (awakened berry bushes), and Fred (awakened tree) in the mine greenhouse
• Ruby sent in after the party cleared it to consume remaining Chardalyn shards
• 10% permanent discount at Dwarven Valley shops still applies

Open Threads

• Return to buy +1 weapons / Mithril armor when funds allow