Irorind

Irorind is a very small and odd continent, just slightly large enough to be classified as an eighth continent rather than an island. A mere 800,000 square miles, and only 400 miles off the coast of Pandros, it is quite possible that at one point Irorind was a part of Pandros. Its population is completely Dwarven, maintained through brutal tradition.

History
Irorind was once a a warring nation, sparking the Holy War on Pandros in 27 A.S. as the Dwarves fought for control against the Elves. With the Holy War won, Irorind never participated in another war.

In 995 A.S., always happy to help their fellow Dwarves, Irorind began to supply Pandros with much-needed food. Merely five years later, after The Slayers disappeared from Pandros, Irorind cut off their supply of food. The people of Irorind could no longer risk sending ships to Pandros during their war with the giants, so as not to draw attention to themselves.

Government
Irorind is governed by the oldest known Dwarven tribe on Mobium, the Breuad tribe. They have ruled Irorind with an iron fist for as long as anyone can remember. Their own people and other Dwarves are free to do as they please, but others who visit Irorind are not so lucky.

Cities and Notable Locations
Irorind does not have developed civilization, favoring roving tribes instead. These nomadic people move from place to place based on the season, knowing their land very well to get the most out of it.

Geography and Climate
Irorind is the smallest continent of Mobium, less than a million square miles of surface area. The land is very fruitful, with crops growing year round in the perpetually shifting environment. It has long been said to be a curse of the gods from ancient times, but Irorind's climate shifts constantly. The continent is in both winter and summer at any given time. There is a distinct border along the diameter of Irorind which splits the summer and winter halves of the continent. This border rotates slowly around the island, coming to a full 360 degree rotation in a mere six months.

Language
Irorind's official language is Dwarven. The inhabitants view Common as impure.

Religion
The indigenous people of Irorind believe in themselves. They view the gods as villains, the cause of the infuriating perpetual climate change. Despite this, they still unknowingly follow the teachings of Phoebus as they did many years ago. They believe in self-perfection and knowledge, with the hope that one day they may ascend to a greater state of being. Their traditions and methodology, however, are not spoken of outside of Irorind.