Dwarves mature at the same rate as humans, but they’re considered young until they reach the age of 50. behaviors and rituals one must follow in dwarven society lest one be ridiculed or shunned. Those who know dwarves speak of their gruff yet friendly demeanors, their mining expertise, and their penchant for working things out of stone and metal. The Stout Folk of the North associate most planetouched with the horrors of Hellgate Keep and view them with suspicion. The elves of Cormanthyr north of the Dalelands helped forge a friendship and fledgling alliance of nations long before the people of the Dales were a semblance of an impactful society. Even feigned insults are frowned upon, as dwarves find no humor in mockery. Shadowdale is the most famous of the dales in The Dalelands, and is known as the home of the Elminster. Gray dwarf, male 3'9" +2d4 110lb. Renowned not only for their smithwork and craftsmanship but also for their military prowess and legendary wealth, gold dwarves have maintained their empire for millenia, unbowed by the passage of time. Even a dwarf who is not hungry can still sit at the table and share stories with his family and friends; there is simply no excuse for anti While their work rivals that of shield and gold dwarves, they are relentless perfectionists who take no pleasure in their craftsmanship. Mere days have passed since Jangovar Easterlings were repelled from Dale. Gold dwarves are very cautious in their dealings with humans, having found great variability in their dealings with Chondathans, the folk of Dambrath, Durpari, Mulan, Shaarans, and halruaans. Dragon Coast, Dwarf (gold), Unther, Western Heartlands. Drinking from another dwarf’s mug is a great way to start a fight. Aside from multiple bunk beds lining the walls, there are three large tables with four chairs each and a locker that holds games of chance and other diversions. However, dwarven culture is rich with protocol, and the slightest misstep in etiquette can often lead to embarrassment, harassment, and sometimes discord. Such intransigence has enabled dwindling shield dwarf populations to hang on to ancient strongholds with just a fraction of their original defenders. Borrowing another dwarf’s beard  comb. The 64-page booklet details the various types of dwarves found in the Forgotten Realms. (There are exceptions to this rule. social behavior at the dinner table. x (2d4) lb. some fashion. Dalelands, Session 32 4. For the video game, see Dungeons Dragons: Daggerdale. The skin of a shield dwarf is fair or lightly tanned, and her eyes are usually green or silvered blue. What truly makes them unique is that they all gathered together to fulfill a dwarven prophecy, set by Gorm Gultyn, to help the dwarves of the North reclaim one of their oldest halls, Tethyamar. The judge—a dwarf named Ulfgar—was banished from the clan, but he left the next day with the elven smith and wandered with him for years. At worst, this is considered an affront. An unkempt, unbraided beard is fine for everyday life, but braiding is symbolic of celebration and is expected in large public gatherings. Gold dwarves usually have hazel or brown eyes, and green eyes are considered lucky. Dwarves prefer the dark, but their eyes can adjust easily to daylight. Shield dwarves are traditionally slow to trust and slow to forget slights, but a dawning realization of their race's plight has left many willing to seek out new ways of doing things unconstrained by traditional prejudices or practices. Shield dwarves have always gotten along well with gnomes, particularly rock gnomes and deep gnomes. Dalesfolk believe strongly in individual freedom and collective responsibility. or a job well done. periodic stoicism are inapproachable and friendless. Complimenting another’s beard, however, is sure to to leave an endearing impression. On the other hand, the wood elves have a cold place in their hearts for … Origins. A couple, however, have special rules that players considering them should be aware of. Gray dwarves view the surface-dwelling races - elves and half-elves, gnomes, halflings, half-orcs and planetouched - with suspicion but willingly trade with those who are foolhardy enough to venture into the depths. An ancient evil awakens in the heart of Cormanthor forest, threatening the Dales and the whole of Faerun beyond. elcome to the eighth volume of the Candlekeep Compendium. humans 80%, drow 6%, half-elves 5%, elves 4%, halflings 2%, gnomes 1%, dwarves 1% : Imports : Armor, books, glass, jewelry, metalwork, paper, textiles, weapons : Exports : Ale, bread, cheese, fruit, grains, hides, timber, vegetables : Inhabited : Yes : Organizations : Dales Council : Dalelands. Averaging 4 feet tall and weighing as much as an adult human, gold dwarves are stocky and muscular. Confident and secure in their isolated realm, gold dwarves do not share the pessimism of fatalism of their shield dwarven brethren. are commonly found in most other areas of Faerun. Battledale has through history been the scene of most of the big battles in the Dalelands, hence the name. Clans earn honor through heroic deeds, loyal service to the king, and great achievements. Friendly salutations border on boisterous, with dwarves patting each other on the back and speaking highly of one another’s families. At the other end of the cavern lies a broken down mining cart next to a large human head which might be the remnant of a statue. Found largely in the northern reaches of western and central Faerûn, shield dwarves are the dominant northern branch of the Stout Folk. Daggerdale was orginally inhabitated by dwarves of Tethyamar that used it as a trade hub before their goods were shipped on to the south or to the Moonsea. Please tell me of your great deeds.” Dwarves who travel beyond their kingdoms carry word of their own deeds with them and are eager to gain a reputation. It lay along the Long Road, a thousands-of-miles-long tunnel under the Sea of Fallen Stars. Rumors from Archendale tell of three heroes who defeated a great demon that was set to destroy the Dalelands. knife together three times after finishing a meal—a thank you to the chef All races normally playable in Neverwinter Nights 2 are available for play on Dalelands Beyond. Despite this, dwarves can live to be over 400 years old. In this way, dwarven clans may share in each other’s honor, and the community remains in high spirits. On the other hand, it is perfectly well for a dwarf to invoke a god's name to curse someone else as in “By Moradin's beard, you’re a foul wretch!”. A dwarf could weigh anywhere from about 160–220 lbs (73–100 kg). Shield dwarves love worked beauty, seeing the world as raw material to be forged and shaped into something more than the original. The Dalelands Capital none Government Dales Council Ruler none Population 600,000 (est.) Taller by half a foot than their gold dwarf cousins, shield dwarves average 4 1/2 feet tall and weigh as much as an adult human. For the video game, see Dungeons Dragons: Daggerdale. However, new Easterlings have … Item: XP Value: Source: Belt of Stars-Volo's Guide to the Dalelands: Blood of Lathander-Volo's Guide to the Dalelands: Crown of Horns: 150,000: City of Splendors Dwarves consider the shaking of hands a “human gesture” but take no great offense. stern farewell and look somewhere else. Dour and suspicious of outsiders, gray dwarves have uniformly bad relations with all other races, including other dwarven subraces. Dwarves are stout fellows made from the bedrock of earth and are thus strong, hardy, and dependable. insist on adding new Axioms to the Eleven handed down through generations, but these faux Axioms are often for They see life as nothing more than endless backbreaking labor, a torment from birth through death. Daggerdale is a dale nestled in the northwest of the Dalelands and has had a long and chequered past of civil war, monstrous incursions and tyrannical regimes. However, it has also led to clan fueds and long-standing misunderstandings with other races that have sapped the strength of the Stout Folk. When greeting or bidding farewell to a dwarf, an individual places his or her right hand on the dwarf’s right shoulder. Planetouched are almost unknown but are usually viewed in the same light as the Mulan, since most planetouched the gold dwarves encounter are either Mulan aasimar or earth genasi followers of Geb. Dwarves of both genders support this patriarchy and honor their liege with loyal, humble service. Most dwarves eat around the fires of their hearths. Politeness is always tempered with severity and directness. The Kin Clashes forever cemented the mutual animosity between the two dwarven subraces, a hatred that continues today. Dwarves do not wave. Taller and heavier than gold dwarves, shield dwarves are fair-skinned, with hair ranging from brown to blond, and red being the most common. Dwarven salutations generally vary, but etiquette dictates that greetings should be polite, succinct, and respectful. Both genders wear their hair long, and males (and some females) have long, carefully groomed beards and mustaches. The duergar harbor a longstanding hatred of their subterranean rivals, the drow and the svirfneblin. Half-Dwarves. Sipping from another dwarf’s tankard. Dwarf (gray), The North, Turmish, Vaasa, Vilhon Reach. The Dalelands Capital: None Population: 602,640 (humans 80%, drow 6%, half-elves 5%, elves 4%, halflings 2%, gnomes 1%, dwarves 1%) Government: Varies by dale; Dales Council loosely unifies all dales Religions: Chauntea, Lathander, Mielikki, Silvanus, Tempus, the Triad (Ilmater, Torm, Tyr) Since the Exodus the Dwarves have been unable to mine the materials. A queen rules only so long as it takes for one of the dead king’s heirs to reach the age of 100 years, at which time he is deemed old and wise enough to take his mother’s seat on the throne.) However, males do not “rule the roost,” so to speak. The tiles are then mounted to the walls of the dwarfling’s cave as firm  reminders. Colored by their experience with lightfoots, shield dwarves find halflings to be somewhat unreliable but easy to get along with. the Moonsea lie the Dalelands, a region of rich farmland and dark, brooding forests. “greater glory,” perhaps by telling a gloriously-spun tale of how the clan purged the caverns of drow during the Great Rockfall 200 years ago. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Scowling at unfamiliar passers-by is as common and well regarded as a broad smile greeting familiar face. Despite this, dwarves can live to be over 400 years old. A dwarf’s beard is not to be tugged. Those who are exiled or flee imminent banishment often gravitate to the life of an adventure simply in hopes of surviving. Dwarves are stout fellows made from the bedrock of earth and are thus strong, hardy, and dependable. This is called the binding. DalelandsBeyond Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Mere days have passed since Jangovar Easterlings were repelled from Dale. Breach of this protocol is considered a disgrace not only to the offending female, but to her immediate family as well. The revenant have crossed the mountains, retreating from their failure in the Dalelands. This is ingrained early in a dwarven male’s childhood; even the most churlish males bend before the iron will of their female counterparts (which explains why so many men spend long hours working in the mines). Like their gold and shield dwarf kin, the duergar have … What Shadowdale lacks in numbers, it makes up by the strength of its inhabitants, including some retired adventurers. It lay along the Long Road, a thousands-of-miles-long tunnel under the Sea of Fallen Stars. They often create very stylized goods of all types, which extends to their weapons and armor. The Thunder Blessing has served as a welcome reprieve for the beleagured shield dwarves, giving hope that the descendants of ancient Shanatar may one day reclaim the glory of their forebears. Clan Brightblade Agreement Dove's Dalelands Campaign Dove_de_Domo_Phoenix Dove_de_Domo_Phoenix 2015-09-13T20:32:51Z 2015 … As a result, for the first time in many years, large numbers of gold dwarves are setting out to establish new strongholds across the South and the rest of Faerûn, including the Smoking Mountains of Unther and the Giant's Run Mountains of the Shining Path. Calendar, Holy Days and Holidays, Chronology of FR, https://dalelandsbeyond.fandom.com/wiki/The_Secrets_of_Dwarven_Etiquette?oldid=5342. Gray dwarves regard their gold dwarf cousins as arrogant rivals and potential threats, but trade is possible between the two groups. Shield dwarves are descended from the founders of Shanatar, a legendary dwarven empire that once ruled the caverns beneath modern day Amn, Tethyr, and Calimshan. A dwarf doesn’t waste words finagling over the price of a battle axe; if the price is unreasonable, he’ll bid the vendor a Children are made to recite these axioms by their fathers, and those who fail to pick up on them are labeled dunces and forced to learn them by carefully chiselling each axiom into a rectangular slate tile. Hair color ranges from black to gray to brown, with all shades fading to light gray as time progresses. It consists of a loose confederacy of semi-independent regions that share a common history, culture, language and ethnicity. The Luck of the Dwarves is an enchanted alchemical onyx ring that, when worn, slightly increases the chances to receive certain unique drops and rewards that are affected by the luck mechanic. Like their surface-dwelling kin, gray dwarves are famed for their smithwork and craftsmanship, but unlike their brethren in the Realms Above, the duergar are grim and cheerless, living lives of endless toil. The Dalelands are a group of loosely-allied communities that share common cultures and traditions. The dwarves in Bhaerynden settled beneath the future plains of Shaar prospered for centuries but gradually began to endure schisms and fractures, which drove the dwarves apart. It contains a variety of information useful to playing dwarf characters in the game, including information on strongholds, dwarven subraces, character "kits", role-playing, mining, and more. Dwelling in great subterranean cities in the Underdark, the gray dwarves are deep-dwelling cousins of shield dwarves, known for their cruelty and bitterness. It is classified as a tier 4 luck enhancer, in addition to also providing the effects of a tier 1 to 3 luck enhancer. Both genders wear their hair long, and males (and a very few females) have long, carefully groomed beards and mustaches. Others seek to recover long-lost strongholds and treasures that have fallen to orcs or other beasts. Gnomes, particularly deep gnomes, are well regarded and welcomed as trading partners. Variations of these exist in every dwarven kingdom from Hammerhold to Aundaraun, usually chiselled into the great pillars that support the vaulted ceilings of the magnificent dwarven halls. Both genders are usually bald, with males having long gray beards and mustaches. (Dwarven queens are rare. They also share a philosophy that anything worth doing is worth doing well, and that the natural world is but raw material to be worked into objects of great beauty. Dwarves and their digging. This section will give a brief lowdown of most (if not eventually all) of the regions of Toril, thus enabling players (and DM's alike) a chance to review the basic information and demographics of a Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The dwarves stood in shocked silence when the master smith judged the elf the victor. Since the Thunder Blessing, the question for many young shield dwarves is not why they should become adventurers, but why they should not. Gold dwarves have the life expectancy, age categories, height and weight defined for dwarves in the Player's Handbook. Averaging 4 feet tall, gray dwarves weigh as much as an adult human. SEP/17. Manning the Eyrie is actually a significant drain already on their labor force. Daggerdale, originally named Merrydale, was a remote region of the Dalelands located between the Desertsmouth Mountains and the Dagger Hills. Dwarves are able to a produce viable offspring with a number of races including elves, gnomes, halflings, humans and orcs. By extension, they look favorably on most other dwarves, too. One of the great dwarven legends describes the time Yagard Stonesplitter screamed in King Galvan’s ear for three days straight, condemning the monarch for refusing to strike hard into duergar territory. Whether the retribution consists of verbal beratement or physical assault, a dwarf must retaliate against any remark or action that  slanders his or her family’s honor. The Eighth Axiom of Etiquette, “Never come between a dwarf and his weapon,” inevitably spawned what some Most gold dwarves who wander beyond the familiar confines of the Deep Realm do so in order to found new strongholds of their own, but many find the lure of adventuring hard to ignore once it has entered their blood. The Dwarves were made by Aulë, whom they themselves call Mahal, meaning “maker.” Aulë was unwilling to wait for the coming of the Children of Ilúvatar, for he was impatient and desired to have someone to teach his lore and crafts. The Revenant Retreat is the second mission in The Hundred Kingdoms human campaign. What truly makes them unique is that they all gathered together to fulfill a dwarven prophecy, set by Gorm Gultyn, to help the dwarves of the North reclaim one of their oldest halls, Tethyamar. It consists of a loose confederacy of semi-independent regions that share a common history, culture, language and ethnicity. Some dwarves have gained enough wisdom in their years to appreciate civility. D&D Beyond In the kingdom of Granitemantle, the dwarves have an annual "Shout at the King" contest in which the dwarves with the loudest voices stand before the sealed doors of the palace and scream their lungs out. Tarkhaldale Every important decision, from choice of profession to their mate, is dictated by the circimstances of their birth. Gold dwarves know little of half-orcs, but usually lump them in with the rest of orc and goblinoin scum. dwarves refer to as the Unsung Twelfth Axiom: “Never come between a dwarf and his ale.” Some dwarven kings To the contrary, having seen the rise and fall of countless elven, human, and shield dwarven empires, their endurance has fostered a deep-seated belief that their traditions and culture are superior to those of all other races. Hair color ranges from light brown to red, with all shades fading to silver or white as time progresses. Gray dwarves are consumed with bitterness, feeling their race has forever been denied what was rightfully theirs. Defying one’s clan makes the dwarf an outcast, and exile  is the worst punishment most  dwarves can imagine (worse than  imprisonment or death). DalelandsBeyond Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. unworthy even to stand in the presence of the gesturing individual. 4!!!! Even a kind-hearted dwarf takes liberties to maintain his gruff exterior, since emotions of love are rarely shared with others. Miners’/Smiths’ Barracks: Sixty dwarves live in this large, open bay barracks. It should not be mistaken for aloofness or actual disdain.Dwarves who are perpetually dour are respected, but those who fail to enjoy themselves or take light of their The Dalelands Capital none Government Dales Council Ruler none Population 600,000 (est.) Haggling with the dwarf is tolerated only if the dwarf doesn’t feel like he’s being played for a fool. lineage. Forgotten Realms is a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) fantasy role-playing game.Commonly referred to by players and game designers alike as "The Realms", it was created by game designer Ed Greenwood around 1967 as a setting for his childhood stories. N - the Anauroch Desert, the Moonsea, the Dalelands (where Elminster makes his abode), ... Second most visible are the dwarves, in particular the Shield dwarves, who often live alongside humans in mutual communities. Wood elves have a long history of cooperation with the shield dwarves, whose ream of Ammarindar stood alongside their own realm of Eaerlann for many centuries in the vale of the Delimbyr River. Miners’/Smiths’ Barracks: Sixty dwarves live in this large, open bay barracks. Below is a list of some of the worst faux-pas; that of his clan. A clan that graced with a long line of heroes will often sing the praises of a clan whose accomplish- ments are more modest and, in so doing, reaffirm its own sense of pride, honor, and integrity. Dwarves for the most part are outgoing and friendly among people with whom they have grown comfortable with. In the hearth, the women command the men, and dwarven etiquette dictates that no male dwarf may rightfully belittle or oppose the “women of the hearth.” Dwarven men are expected to be kind and faithful to their wives, sisters and daughters, no matter how abrasive and shrewish their demeanors. The duergar regard their shield dwarf cousins with particular bitterness, dating back to the shield dwarves' failure to succor Clan Duergar during the Mindstalker Wars. The perception is always maintained that the men are “in control” and the women support them, even when the truth is otherwise. Daggerdale. Half-Dwarves. After Shanatar fell, the shield dwarves migrated north, founding kindgoms such as Ammarindar, Delzoun, Gharraghaur, Haunghdannar, Oghrann, and Sarbreen. Size. The Dwarves of the Dalelands: The Village of Glen Page 28 In the Footsteps of the Gods: Moonfire Page 34 Unveiling Waterdeep’s Hidden Lords, Part IV Page 40 Deep Gnolls, Part II Page 48 Journal of an Apprentice Scribe: A History of Berdusk Page 59 Credits Page 65 Produced by www.candlekeep.com . A seat for the dwarves and a rotating seat for the Dell. (Complaining about rations is accept able, but slighting a specially prepared meal is poor etiquette.) The tiles are then m… THE DALELANDS At a glance: the region known as the Dalelands is defined by the scarcely forested area north of Sembia and Cormyr and south of the river Tesh. Most of the folk in Daggerdale were hunters and farmers, living in small villages and isolated homesteads. After being reprimanded by Ilúvatar … Dwarves have a deep spirituality, and they are cautious and wise enough not to anger their gods for fear of incurring an immortal’s anger and enmity. He tells him that Goldhammer has been an honorable chieftain which has been corrupted by the unholy influence of Bane, same with his sister. It is common practice, regardless of social standing, for a dwarven woman to petition other dwarven women for the “privilege” of speaking to their respective mates. Dwelling in great subterranean cities in the Underdark, the gray dwarves are deep-dwelling cousins of shield dwarves, known for their cruelty and bitterness. • Shield dwarves . It was a region of dark forests and rocky hills with a single large settlement named Dagger Falls. They don’t dig in the ground like a damn animal… and the smell? Equivalent Class Level is not applied toward the 30-level limit. Since it is impossible to retain all of one clan’s accomplishments, dwarves generally regard members of other clans with utmost respect. The new heroes of the Dalelands, revised list: Hornikatta Brightblade (Dwarf Fighter (Daughter of Dorn the Red)) Wic of the Border Watch of Anthar (Human Ranger) Willen (Human Cleric of Saranrae) Ilorath Balcadiz (Noble High Elf Duelist) Erik The Bard (Human Bard), nephew of Beren The Bard . (most likely some point after Tethyamar's founding in -145 DR). “Table talk” revolves around storytelling, and every dwarf seated at the table is afforded a chance to speak regardless of age. From http://dalelandsbeyond.forumotion.com/t604-basic-racial-information. To the elves, humans and halflings, dwarves lack any mod icum of social grace. (Certainly female dwarves contribute in more subtle ways.) The chool leads the adventurers deeper into the mine. Only cruel jokes and petty torments bring a moment's smile to most gray dwarves, and they delight in tormenting the weak and the helpless. Like humans, dwarves had a wide variety of … Well, I have a few minutes to reflect.. deep in the shithole of the planet. However, new Easterlings have … Gold dwarves lack the longstanding tradition of adventuring found in their shield dwarf cousins in the north. They are fairly friendly, especially to those from the Dales proper. entire clan is sullied by his misdeeds.In extreme situations, all recognition of this dwarf is erased from community When they reach a bigger cavern, one of the dwarves starts babbling about hearing voices. And those dwarves are called “Dvergar” (see pronunciation here) So, with all this in mind, when you say “you pronounce this wrong” – Stop being so ethnocentric. Despite centuries of squabbling with elves and half-elves, shield dwarves have always managed to put aside their differences with the Tel'quessir in the face of outside threats. In a dale full of rural villages, Glen is noteworthy in that it is comprised mainly of dwarven farmers. x (2d4) lb.Gray dwarf, female 3'7" +2d4 80lb. The book was originally written in English and German. Dwarves who are evasive and conniving rarely fit well in dwarven society and usually strike out on their own. It is considered fine etiquette to compliment a dwarf by recounting some tale of how his clan achieved Found largely in the South in the immediate vicinity of the Great Rift, gold dwarves are the dominant southern branch of the Stout Folk. However, an invisible hierarchy does not permit women to address members of the male nobility or males of high standing without first seeking permission from their wives or daughters. Dwarven males are typically haughty and proud, and it is the duty of the women to humble them. elcome to the eighth volume of the Candlekeep Compendium. Father may even instruct his daughters to strike the name from the stone tablets that chronicle his family’s A dwarf who cannot stand and speak his name or declare his clan cannot be trusted. Gripes and grudges are custtomary in dwarven society, and a dwarf without at least one gripe orgrudge is worthy of suspicion. 50% of the regular tax rate on the mines, regular taxes on inn and farms, and 20 freedom riders stationed at Anathar’s Dell. There is no inequality among dwarven females. Dwarves who are accustomed to traveling on the surface have overcome their loathing for non-dwarven currency, but they usu- ally keep one dwarven coin with them at all times for luck. Adventuresom duergar are usually focused on the acquisition of material wealth, caring little for the plight of others. Shiel consoles the grieving Baim, the son of the slain Goldhammer with the help of his friends. Dwarven Lastly, pulling a dwarf’s beard (even playfully) during formal and informal greetings and farewell biddings is guaranteed to incur lifelong animosity. Whether he is a bridge builder or mindstalker, a dwarf likes to hear his name and deeds spoken of with respect. For that reason alone, kingdoms of dwarves never fail to unite against common enemies, because the clans tend to be spread throughout these kingdoms, and one clan always stands together. in the company of friends and family, reverting to their gruff demeanors when confronted by strangers and distant acquaintances. On average, they live about 350 years. The Dalesfolk and the elves have maintained a respectful friendship over the centuries, even following the Retreat . The king was so impressed with the dwarf’s tirade that he appointed the weaponsmith Chief Military Advisor. Dwarves are expected to acknowledge the achievements of other clans, and a clan with a particularly distinguished lineage is placed atop a pedestal and becomes the model that other clans strive to emulate. Gray dwarves rarely adventure out of choice. Dalelands; Tethyamar Mines; The __Desertsmouth Mountains__ are a range of mountains that separate the Dalelands region, to the east, from the great desert of Anauroch, to the west. Nevertheless brazen dwarves seeking advancement have often stood before their kings in times of strife and berated them only to be thrown out of the royal hall. Dwarves do not shake hands as humans do. Some say Dalelanders originally came from the Great Dale.. Gold dwarves native to the Great Rift should select the gold dwarf region. This is often a precursor to violence. If the dwarf continues to disgrace himself and his family, he is cast out before the honor of the Capital: Dagger Falls Population: 28,041 (88% humans, 5% dwarves, 3% half-orcs, 2% gnomes, 1% halflings) Government: Lordship Religions: Lathander (Mielikki, Silvanus, Tempus) The Dalelands Capital: None Population: 602,640 (humans 80%, drow 6%, half-elves 5%, elves 4%, halflings 2%, gnomes 1%, dwarves 1%) Government: Varies by . In dwarven culture, a female of any clan can speak freely to any other female dwarf within the community, including female members of the ruling nobility (such as the queen, if there is one). Although those kingdoms have largely fallen, the Stout Folk of the North endure. The people there acknowledge no overlord and pay tribute to no great power, but instead jealously guard their independence and freedom from their larger neighbors. 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