Place: Isles of Taniger

The Isles of Taniger or Dwarven Isles are six islands are the home of the dwarves. Though they have enclaves in different parts of Martapa, this is the homeland which is defended staunchly. The largest of these Islands, Standing Stone, houses not only the capital city of Delve, but the majority of the population as well. The ground is very fertile from a long dormant volcano and the farming is very good. There are few native trees, so wood has to be imported. Originally there was a forest of some size on the northwest part of the island, but that was cut down long ago.

To the west and southwest of Standing Stone is Pillar and Gem. These two out posts house gem and mineral mines which have yet to peter out. There is a good sized standing army here to protect the dwarves investments. Pillar has a port city of Miner and Gem has a port city of Granite.

To the south of Standing Stone is the island of Stone Hold. This island has fruit trees and cocoa beans growing on them and houses enough dwarves to tend these crops. The port city here is Stone Hold.

To the northeast of Standing Stone are two islands, Tinder and Axe Handle. These islands produce wool, cloth, and meat since they are very rocky and only sheep and sure footed grazers are able to get to outcroppings of grass. The port city of Tinder is always busy and Axe Handle's port city of Cloth always has trade traffic.

Most dwarven homes and cities are underground, so above ground can be completely devoted to growing crops and animals. The port city of Dwarven Home on Standing Stone is always busy and home to the dwarven ship building berths. The majority of the standing army is on Standing Stone.
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