Songfarla

Songfarla was an ancient and hidden rock gnome realm located in the eastern spur of the Sunrise Mountains.

Geography
Songfarla was located in the eastern Sunrise Mountains at the source of the most northwest tributary of the River Murghol, which was approximately equidistant from the ruins of Delhumide and the Lake of Mists.

Trade
To maintain their hidden existence, the gnomes of Songfarla traded their goods quietly, utilising merchants who claimed no affiliation with any realm. These merchants operated in Almorel, Murghyr and Duirtanal for things that the gnomes could not make themselves - they were otherwise completely self-sufficient.

Defenses
Songfarla's greatest defense was its anonymity. Not even the thayan Zulkir of Divination knew of its existence. Practically all passages into and around Songfarla were hidden by powerful illusion magic.

History
A settlement in the Sunrise Mountains was founded by escaped slaves from Netheril. In -3149 DR it became a kingdom when its population exploded with an influx of more refugees. The Kingdom was caught up in the wars between Raumathar and Narfell when conjured demons attacked in -555 DR. Afterwards, the gnomes cloaked their realm in illusions to avoid future detection and attack. In -469 DR, the population of Songfarla was dwindling until four svirfneblin clans migrated there.

Rumors and Legends
Gnomish tales tell of the purchase of Songfarla's lands for a massive piece of fool's gold, though whom the lands were bought from and even if it was fool's gold that was used (another common tale says gilded granite), could change with the teller.

Notable Locations
The Gilded Nugget was a vast cavern within the mountains located in the thickest part of a massive gold vein that is somehow naturally studded with gemstones. The Nugget was a centre of both government and worship (it was considered one of Garl Glittergold's greatest temples) as well as a community hub for other activities, including commerce and the arts.