Dolmen

Dolmen
Dolmen are a smart and charismatic people which originate from the valley of Kvinnysdal in Crostan. They have since planted their roots through all the great continents of Altharon apart from Syltharin, where no other race but the Thylvari are allowed permanent residence. Dolmen have set up a large network of trading posts throughout the great continents where they sell anything from raw materials to beautiful pieces of art.

Dolmen can be found working trades and professions of all stripes,each of them taking great pride in their work. They are considered to be some of the best artists in Altharon. The most famous painters, jewelers and tailors were mostly Dolmen. A Dolman without the capacity to perform a profession with great skill is tattooed with a mark on their forehead that reads: “Worthless” and exiled from Dolmen societies. Dolmen strongly believe that any who are not able to provide for the society they live in do not deserve to be there in the first place.

Dolmen hold no allegiance to any of the blessed races, nor '<>The Blessed Resistance'. They are neutral with all of these and trade with either of them mutually. Dolmen do not bother themselves with the frivolities of conflict and simply seek to show their mastery in the crafts and enrich themselves with valuable silver and gold.

The Ancient Times
Dolmen were well organized even in the ancient times and according to recorded history were probably the first Unblessed to form settlements and towns. Their capital of Olsund was created in The Ancient Times, making it the first capital on Crostan. Olsund around this time is recorded to have held more than four fifths of the entire Dolmen population. Dolmen did not isolate themselves in the valley of Kvinnysdal though. History shows that they expanded their territories early and had contact with other Unblessed on the continent before any other. They befriended these Unblessed, mainly "<>" and "<>" by giving them gifts such as pelts, satchels and other equipment of practical use. In return, the stronger Unblessed defended the Dolmen from beasts and other potential enemies throughout the Ancient Times.

In the late ancient times Dolmen encountered a Veskarri encampment for the first time. They initiated trading and exchanging gifts with them immediately. This helped the Dolmen greatly once the Veskarri encampments were collected under one rule by Thorgrim the Great.