[A Few Days Ago…]
"Now then… shall we begin the meeting?"
A group of short, human-looking men gathered together in a large room. They had seats that circle around a table, and their stern faces as they went through the process of standing, and then seating in order to commence the discourse showed just how serious this was.
This was the gathering of The Senate—leaders of the Dwarven Republic—and all of the burly, well-built men were representatives of the people of their civilization.
As such, engaging in sessions like this was imperative.
The council hall of the Dwarven Leaders was a grand chamber that stood at the very top of the Senate Tower; a testament to the skill and artistry of Dwarven craftsmanship.
The walls, smooth and cold to the touch, were adorned with intricate carvings. Each carving was a masterpiece, painstakingly chiseled to perfection, and seemed to come alive in the flickering light of the braziers that lined the hall.