Glimmerhold
Glimmerhold is a small, independent dwarven city. As of 4715 AR, it had been located within the borders of the human country of Nirmathas, near its border at the time with Nidal and prior to the establishment of Oprak.12
Geography
Glimmerhold is a pentagonal stone tower located in the middle of the Gjurn River.3 Three bridges leading southwest, northeast, and southeast connect it to the river's shores.4 The top of the tower reaches more than 500 feet above the river's waterline,3 and its interior also extends several levels beneath the waterline.4
History
After the completion of nearby Kraggodan in -4901 AR, Glimmerhold and the Sky Citadel became firm allies alongside another Sky Citadel founded at Koldukar.5 However, by 4715 AR, Glimmerhold had withdrawn itself into aloof isolation even among the settlements of its dwarven kin.6
Rumors suggest that Glimmerhold is the site of one of the Ulfen horns of Valenhall, specifically one crafted of blackened adamantine that summons doomguides astride flying rams when blown.7
The fate of Glimmerhold after the establishment of Oprak is unknown.8
Government
As of 4715 AR, the city was led by the oligarchic King Ezelgar. Few among the hold know the depths of his treachery and manipulation, and the consequences of his actions to attain his throne had yet to be realized.69
Economy
Glimmerhold remained neutral in the conflicts between Nirmathas and Molthune, and traded with both nations.10 It also trades luxury items and trade goods with Kraggodan,11 and its trade with Nidal is routed through the downriver mining village of Ash Hollow.12
People
The city's dwarven population has a reputation for sadism. They consider their Nirmathi neighbors to be little more than foolishly idealistic and disruptive children.3
References
Paizo set the Pathfinder Module titled Clash of the Kingslayers in Glimmerhold.
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- ↑ . “Nirmathas” in The Inner Sea World Guide, 140. Paizo Inc., 2011
- ↑ Geographically, the borders around the site of Glimmerhold have shifted since the release of the Pathfinder Second Edition and Pathfinder Lost Omens product lines. Its location now is likely in either Oprak or Nidal, but no work in either current product line has mentioned or mapped the city's location in such revised maps.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 . “Nirmathas” in Lands of Conflict, 26. Paizo Inc., 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 . The City of Glimmerhold from Clash of the Kingslayers. Paizo blog, 2009
- ↑ . “Kraggodan” in Siege of Stone, 64. Paizo Inc., 2017
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 . “The Mindspin Mountains” in Forge of the Giant God, 67. Paizo Inc., 2015
- ↑ . “Horn of Valhalla” in Classic Treasures Revisited, 37. Paizo Inc., 2010
- ↑ "Haven't thought about that at all. No idea." James Jacobs. (October 17, 2019). Comment on ">>Ask *James Jacobs* ALL your Questions Here!<<", Paizo messageboards.
- ↑ This refers to the events of Clash of the Kingslayers. As of Forge of the Giant God and Siege of Stone, Paizo had not established a canon resolution of that Pathfinder Module.
- ↑ . “Nirmathas” in Lands of Conflict, 20. Paizo Inc., 2017
- ↑ . “The Nesmian Plains” in Trail of the Hunted, 65. Paizo Inc., 2017
- ↑ . “Gazetteer” in Nidal, Land of Shadows, 16. Paizo Inc., 2018
