This inscription celebrates the foundation of a new trade outpost for the glory of The Furnace of Fells in the fifth regnal year of King Nish Cityflame: Son of Fikod Lullpillars and beloved of Erok, Queen of metals, crafts, and labor. On the 1st of Granite in the year 125, we seven dwarves found Canyonfuture in the northern continent of The Plane of Dawning, our bountiful mother. Our fort lies where The Hill of Nights meets The Famous Waters. Our group was named The Divine Constructs by the pharaoh himself as an entreating of the blessing of The Hardy Strife, the patron deity of fortresses. On the 15th of Granite in the year 125, we reached the site and settled it. We brought with us a pair of horses, half a dozen chickens, a pair of cats, a pair of dogs, and a number of supplies. The names of the first settlers are:
Noblility:
Stâkud “Neferure” Dentanvils, the expedition leader, miner, organizer, and record keeper, myself.
Atîs “Minnakht” Gateold, the craftsman and merchant.
Cog “Penthu” Fishclasps, the fisherman and doctor.
Peasantry:
Degël “Hesekkhet” Archmerchants, the woodsman and carpenter.
Litast “Djesret” Worthychanneled, the farmer and brewer.
Tekkud “Ikey” Whippedplunge, the miner and mason.
Zas “Retehtey” Towntwilights, the farmer and cook.
We have been told by the pharaoh to establish a mighty northern fortress for our mighty civilization in order to bring wealth and prestige and to make diplomatic contacts with our neighbors. May the gods of grant us good fortune.