Dwarves of the Red Mountains

Like all Dwarves, the Dwarves of the Orocarni were master smiths and infamous miners. They delved deeper and deeper within the cavernous depths of the immense Red Mountains. Ores spawn at a higher rate in the Red Mountains than anywhere else in Middle Earth, making these Dwarves one of the richest factions. On DOTR their Council Member is MasterZeff, and their capital is at the head of the river extending from the Rhun Ocean into the Red Mountains. Their capital is known as Mahal-dum, translating to City of Mahal. This is because the Dwarves of the Reds are devoted to the Dwarven Religion and revere Mahal, or the Vala Aule, as their creator and the one who taught them their knowledge and love of beautiful things, gems, and precious metals. Largely secluded from all other factions in Middle Earth, the Dwarves of the Red Mountains rarely see battle except when aiding their kinsmen. Normally a challenge of such a secluded people would be their distance from the Misties, where mithril is mined, but due to the capital's position at the head of an extensive river, the length of which stretching over half of Northern Middle Earth, a player can boat directly from the capital's harbor to Erebor along the tributaries of the River Running.