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+====== Kolkarun ======
+Nain Clan **Kolkarun** shifts allegiance constantly. Its history includes feuds with each of the other clans at one point or another, and its allies changel as rapidly as its enemies. Nevertheless, Kolkarun Nains are shrewd entrepreneurs and charismatic negotiators, and their wealth allows them to supply potential allies with gifts. The other clans view Kolkarun as opportunists, while Kolkarun Nains see themselves as smart enough to always pick the winning side. Currently, Kolkarun has diplomatic ties to [[Aundair]], [[Karrnath]], [[Zilargo]], the Talenta hobbits, and la Griffe d'Émeraude. It counts [[Morinanon]] and [[Soldarak]] among its allies in the holds, and for the last couple of decades it has maintained a growing feud with [[Doldarun]], which seeks to discredit Kolkarun.
+Clan Kolkarun
+Capital: Lake Home
+Primary Resources: Copper, silver
+Enemies: Doldarun
+Celebrated Virtues: Diplomacy, flexibility, pragmatism. Never miss an opportunity.
+The Kolkarun dwarves aren’t the wealthiest clan, but they are skilled negotiators and are one of the more active clans in the wider world. Some Kolkarun dwarves believe that their mythic founder was Kol Korran, though they don’t like to brag about it. They’ve established strong ties to Aundair, Karrnath, Zilargo, and the Talenta Holds, and Kolkarun diplomats played a critical role in securing Karrnathi support for recognition of the Holds. Kolkarun has had many alliances and feuds over the centuries, but always manages to trick others into fighting its battles. Rivals say “Kolkarun’s mother was a gnome,” and assert that Kolkarun dwarves are cowards and opportunists. The Kolkarun shrug and respond, “Only a fool passes up an opportunity.” Currently, they have strong ties to Morinanon, which relies on their support in the Iron Council and makes use of Kolkarun as ambassadors and spies, and they have maintained strong ties to Soldorak since the Exile. Many of the most powerful members of the Aurum are Kolkarun dwarves.
+Kolkarun dwarves are the most adept sailors of the Morin. While they don’t focus their efforts on fishing, they have long been the primary sailors ferrying goods along Mirror Lake and facilitating trade and transit within the holds. However, House Lyrandar produces better ships than the Morin ever did, and today Kolkarun sailors are often licensed by Lyrandar.
+Kolkarun was quick to explore the Royaume d'En Dessous before the threat was known, but even they proved unable to negotiate with the horrors of the deep. Kolkarun holds a few outposts in Sol Udar—often with the help of Droranath mercenaries—but hasn’t made strong offensive moves in recent decades.
+Kolkarun dwarves are among those most likely to travel, and Kolkarun entertainers, sailors, and merchants can be found across Khorvaire. Most of the Iron Council’s spies are Kolkarun; the charlatan background works well for both clever merchant and freelance spy. Bard is a reasonable choice for a Kolkarun character, and they’re among the few dwarves with a true interest in lore.
+{{tag>["Clans Nains"]}}