| Category | Fallen Empires | ||||
| World | Bal-Kriav | ||||
| Region | Grashakh, Hells Womb, Imgangreth | ||||
| Government | Kingdom | ||||
| Capital | Izanargam | ||||
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| Deities | Naraz-Nâru, Silvanus | ||||
| Enemies | Arazindam, Black Tide, Matak, Orchish Empire | ||||
| Reign | 1306 HE - 1479 | ||||
| Maps | sphere of influence |
The dwarven kingdom of Gimhak reigned over a vast domain, stretching from the highlands of Bileddanul in the west to Maar'tolaak in the east. Its reach extended southward into Hells Womb, with Strumpktar serving as a regional capital. Separated by great distances, the kingdom's remote strongholds were not connected by roads, but rather isolated like islands of civilization amidst savages, marauding monsters, and the untamed frontier. Supplies, trade, and communication were primarily conducted through the subterranean passages and across the starless waters of the Cthorgo Sea and its connecting rivers. Although vulnerable due to this dispersed structure, Gimhak remained economically robust, often placating its enemies with coin - a strategy that had been successfully employed by the predecessor kingdoms born from Izanargam. During the latter half of the Horgon Era, Gimhak boasted three great cities and dozens of impressive hill and mountain fortresses across its three regions.
In the year 1415 HE, the Isharg traveled southward, descending the Cthorgo Sea, before returning to the surface and establishing a settlement within the enigmatic forests of Maar'tolaak. This new colony was named Anarukthalan, paying homage to a distinguished general who had once served under Naraz-Nâru during the Demon Spawn War.
In the year 1602 HE, Gimhak settlers traveled southward, founding the community of Strumpktar in the Gathol Hills.
The Orchish Empire annihilated the kingdom of Gimhak during the Gimhak War (1470 - 1479).
Architecture
The architectural legacy of Gimhak dates back to the era when the land was beset by demon hordes. Designed for military purposes, the ceiling heights were constructed to accommodate the stature of Bileddanul's defenders, primarily Turkûn soldiers serving under Naraz-Nâru, while impeding the movement of taller invaders. This architectural approach markedly contrasts with the styles employed in the Clans Region, where ceiling heights are often two to three times greater than those found in the ruins of Gimhak.