Kon Belben

Kon Belben
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Chapter	Three
Region	Gellion's Cross
Years Active
Government	Ceannardship
Leader	Kell Kalastra
Status

A small Outpost was established in Gellion's Cross, a short trip from the borders of Bormar Bormar. Due to the discovery of an ancient document by Lord Tolbar Maldus that hinted at an ancient Dwarven presence in the area, an expedition was launched to settle the land and unravel its mysteries.

Kon Belben was established on the Northeastern coastline of Gellion's Cross. It was founded upon a collection of stone ruins built by unknown hands.

Appearance

In its earliest iteration, the Outpost was nothing more than small hovels built in an ancient ruin. Some foundations of the old buildings were used for new ones, while others were dismantled and replaced with more solid structures. A crumbling wall surrounded the ruins, providing some protection for its growing population of Dwarves. Eventually, they began expanding outwards, particularly towards the coastal cliffs.

Later on, the Outpost would be refurbished, including a new wall and a realignment of its four entrances. There were two distinct areas of Kon Belben: the Inner Outpost, and the Outer Outpost. The Inner Outpost was everything built upon the original ancient ruins. This section was walled and was the beating heart of the Outpost. The Outer Outpost included everything outside of the walls having just as many homes, businesses, and structures as within.

Government and Politics

Early Days

For many weeks since its founding Kon Belben had no government whatsoever. This changed when a fight broke out in the Outpost resulting in the death of the Apothecary Roslyn Vidluf at the hands of Ankoth Reknor, a Dwarf-At-Arms. Calls for justice were heard through the Outpost, but due to there being no laws to judge Ankoth, it was decided that a government must be organized first.

After a long and tiring cycle of elections, Thorgrin Metalfist was elected as Kon Belben's first leader, holding the title and powers of the position known as the Ceannard. Under the Ceannard were a number of subordinate positions whose duties fell upon the Ceannard when left unfilled.

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Thorgrin Metalfists's Ceannardship

As the author of the Outpost's governing laws, The Articles of the Settlement, Thorgrin's candidacy was a surprise to no one. After winning the election Thorgin held at least one meeting among the Dwarves of Kon Belben to discuss future plans. He also commanded the Outpost forces against the attack by the Human spider tribe that was native to Gellion's Cross. Sadly, Thorgrin's tenure was not long-lived, as personal family matters in Bormar forced Thorgrin to resign and return to the mainland.

The Administration of Ceannard Metalfist

Treasurer - Wuri Vidluf

Marshal - Castamere Vidluf

Notable Policies

The Articles of the Settlement - Kon Belben's first set of laws which laid out the structure of its government

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Kell Kalastra's Ceannardship

Kell Kalastra was voted into office in the weeks after Thorgrin's departure. After filling the positions under him, he focused his attention on renovating the Inner Outpost of Kon Belben, a project so ambitious that it was never truly completed. Kalastra also led the effort to name the Outpost and design its banner, which was successful after many debates on the subject.

The apprehension of Ankoth Reknor for the murder of Roslynn Vidluf was another chief priority. Kalastra and Reknor had several meetings and discussions in an attempt at holding a fair trial for the latter's actions. Sadly, these efforts were not successful and Reknor was declared an enemy of the Outpost and slain by Kalastra and Kon Belben's newly-formed molir.

The Administration of Ceannard Kalastra

Grand Architect - Ogmund Regvari

Grand Artisan - Moldath Eshtan

Treasurer - Wuri Vidluf, later unfilled

Sagart - Cleric Dogor

Lorekeeper - Vokhurum Regvari

Marshal - Mordware Vidluf

Notable Policies

The High Articles of Kon Belben - a streamlined version of the Articles of the Settlement.

Regulatory Act I - an act stating the High Articles as the supreme law of Kon Belben and declaring all pre-existing laws void

Regulatory Act II - an act declaring the Outpost's trade deal with the Fitgins & Sons Trading Company.

Economy

The economy of Kon Belben was diverse, with no one single item or trade dominating any other. Plenty of local businesses offered a variety of goods and services, including Moldaths' Simple Smithy, Folly Moss Alchemy, and the Gellion's Cross Postal Service.

Regular trade was established with Bormar in the 6th of Juntag 812, when Ceannard Kalastra came to an agreement with Trade Officer Doratrir of the Fitgins & Sons Trading Company. From that point onwards, Kon Belben's docks would have several traders present for the Outpost's Dwarves to barter with whenever they pleased.

Religion

Kon Belben was home to Cleric Dogor, a follower of the Church of All who brought his beliefs to the Outpost. In the earliest days of Gellion Cross' reclamation, Cleric Dogor established a modest church in which he housed and fed many of Kon Belben's Dwarves for no cost at all. No one god was worshiped above any other in Kon Belben, with each and every god worshiped equally, and that was most likely due to Cleric Dogor.

Timeline

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• In ancient Bormar, a mysterious Dwarf of unknown nationality arrives with great wealth and knowledge.

812 BY

• 14th Jantag - The expedition is launched to reclaim Gellion's Cross

Notable Residents

A detailed census was kept by the government of the Outpost, in order to keep track of alive, missing, or deceased Dwarves.