Overview
The Golem’s Gullet is the largest and most heavily regulated mining operation in the Upper World. It represents the slow, steady, reliable approach to ore extraction — managed not by a single corporation but by a guild of local foremen who keep the mines running efficiently and safely.
The Miners Union
At the heart of the Golem’s Gullet’s social structure is the Miners Union, a powerful guild of Foremen who oversee mining operations. The Union is responsible for:
- Maintaining safety standards in the tunnels
- Settling disputes between mining crews
- Negotiating contracts with buyers and suppliers
- Organizing strikes when conditions or compensation are unfair
A strike by the Miners Union can effectively shut down the entire operation, making them a force to be reckoned with. See the full list of factions for more on their influence.
Settlement
- Above ground — Import/export depots, administrative offices, supply shops
- Below ground — The majority of the population lives in exhausted mine tunnels, converted into homes and communal spaces
Operations
- Deep-shaft mining for high-quality ore
- Strict safety protocols enforced by the Union
- Steady, predictable output — the most reliable ore source in the region