Fiction:The Firmament/Forge of Worlds

The Forge of Worlds is the Zianan realm of the great god of crafstmanship, Skasdrumri, and the pantheon of the dwarves.

Description
Unlike most realms of Ziana, Skasdrumri's domain is covered in black smoke which comes out of his furnace and is flanked by two great active volcanoes, which cover the landscape in magma which in turn serves as the forge's fuel. Due to the supernatural resistance of souls and angels, the realm is not particularly hostile to them, though most are somewhat uncomfortable with its high temperatures. Built around the god's forge are great fortresses built by his dwarven champions over the millenia.

Inhabitants
The primary inhabitants of the Forge of Worlds are non-evil dwarven souls, who live idealized versions of their lives within the fortresses around the forge itself. The mightiest dwarven champions of Skasdrumri serve as his assistants in the forge, which is considered to be the highest honour among them. While Skasdrumri leans to good over evil, he is not a true god of goodness and is known for his stubbornness and vengeful personality; as such, not many angels visit the realm, save those who attempt to earn the god's favour in their wars against the forces of darkness.