Miners

In the low foothills and grasslands of Furum, the miners toil beneath the earth, their lives entwined with the soil and stone. Their settlement, perched on the bank of an inlet from the southern ocean, is a modest cluster of homes and workshops, where the scent of saltwater mingles with the earthy aroma of freshly turned soil.

These miners, often seen as the backbone of the kingdom, delve deep into the ground in search of valuable minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica, as well as stone that can be used in construction. Their work is grueling and relentless, carving out underground caverns that echo with the sounds of pickaxes and the murmur of flowing water.

Water infiltration is a constant challenge in the Furum Mines. The miners have devised intricate systems of channels and pumps to manage the persistent seepage, but the muddy dampness is ever-present, a reminder of the ocean’s proximity. The caverns, illuminated by flickering lanterns, are a labyrinth of Shadows and Light, which the miners navigate cautiously while praying often to the Light for safety and protection.

Above ground, the settlement is a place of stark contrasts. The miners’ homes are simple, built from the hard stone they extract, but filled with warmth, camaraderie, and love.

The miners themselves are a hardy lot, their hands calloused and their faces etched with lines of toil and determination. They are bound by a shared purpose, their lives defined by the rhythm of the pickaxe and the ever-present hum of the earth beneath their feet.

“We dig for more than stone. We dig for our families, for our future.”

— Miner Proverb

The work is dirty and dangerous, yet it is also a source of pride. The miners of Furum are not just laborers; they are guardians of the kingdom’s wealth, their efforts ensuring the prosperity of their people. Each day, they descend into the depths, knowing that the risks they take sustain the world above. They know that beneath the earth, in the hidden caverns, lies the fruit of their labor, waiting to be unearthed and brought to the Light.