Overview
Three dwarven realms in the far northern corner of Egunjain (a region, not a world-name — see 00_Versioning_and_Provenance), each with a distinct gemstone focus and its own sovereign, all three subordinate to a supreme Emperor of Gems.
The three kingdoms
| Kingdom | Gem/Color | Ruler title | Culture (Najmii-read endonym) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Clans | Garnet (red) | Jarl of Garnet | Taşdağlı |
| Hill Dwarves | Emerald (green) | King of the Hill Dwarves | Kayaçiftçi |
| Duergar | Onyx (black) | King of the Duergar | Taş-İlk |
Ottoman/Turkish-coded fashion, armor, and naming conventions throughout.
Language
Karakeel — per author clarification, most likely specifically the dwarven language by the time the setting reaches its Areshnaat era, rather than a kingdom or polity name (an earlier survey pass had mis-read it as an "empire"). Not yet directly tied to material from this 2023 pass — worth confirming with a targeted read of later (2025–2026) Areshnaat-era sessions.
Source provenance
Source:
Dwarf Warrior Ottoman-Inspired Image - 2023-10-17.md·2023-Q4(political structure, Jarl of Garnet/Emperor of Gems)Najmii Empire Naming - 2023-04-21.md·2023-Q2(original three-culture endonyms)Fantasy World Cultures Exploration - 2023-10-18.md·2023-Q4(formal Emerald/Garnet/Onyx Kingdom names, Egunjain location confirmed)