Kazad

Kazad is a fictional location that appears in the fantasy novel "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss. It is described as a vast and ancient Dwarven city carved into the roots of a mountain. The city is known for its intricate stonework, deep mines, and the skilled artisans who reside there. Kazad is a place of great wealth, built upon centuries of mining precious metals and gemstones. It is also a hub of commerce, with traders from all over the known world coming to exchange goods.

Within the narrative, Kazad serves as a significant backdrop for several events and plays a role in the history of the world. Its inhabitants, the dwarves, are depicted as a proud and resilient people, deeply connected to their ancestral home. The city's architecture is characterized by grand halls, underground rivers, and chambers filled with the echoes of generations of work and life. Access to Kazad is often depicted as being difficult, with treacherous mountain passes and hidden entrances guarding its secrets. The lore surrounding Kazad suggests it holds ancient knowledge and powerful artifacts, making it a place of both fascination and potential danger for those who seek it.