Vedir Mountains

To the far north, beyond the searing deserts, lies an even greater inferno. Mountains, whose flames have been burning since long before the rise of sentient life, are believed to have shaped much of the Raladorian continent. While eruptions are now rare, the magma within still flows bounteously. For ages past, the dwarves have made their home in this fiery realm, carving out entire cities deep within the mountains. Utilizing the boundless heat of the volcanic magma, they were the first to bend metals to their will, forging powerful tools and weapons that defended their civilization against all threats. The art of smithing is a time-honored tradition among these stout folk, infused into their very blood and culture. 

Dwarven smithery is renowned throughout the lands as the highest quality, as even a dwarf who does not specialize in the craft can produce an item of equal or greater worth than a human who has dedicated years to mastering it. Those dwarves who do devote themselves to the forge for centuries are capable of creating legendary tools, weapons, and armor of unparalleled caliber. Knowing the weight of their great skill, the dwarves maintain a strict code of honor, refusing to export any war crafts that could tip the scales of conflict. Any creature who desires an item of dwarven craftsmanship must undertake the perilous journey to the mountains and request it directly from a smith, just as the first king of Asteria did long ago.