Khazdic Culture

Naming Traditions

Family names

Fireforge, Battlehammer, Firedelve, Frostbeard, Balderk

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Khazdul

Shared customary codes and values

One protects another, no matter who they are.

Average technological level

The dwarves developed flamethrowers, machines that accumulate acid and launch it in form of balls, and firearms to the level of automatic guns. They also made flying ships and moving vehicles with the help of magic. The dwarves were often Ochebana's cutting edge in technology.

Common Etiquette rules

Nice, shiny armor and clothes, as well as broad smiles and appreciation of alcohol, are the usual etiquette required.

Common Dress code

Impressive, shiny, and nice.

Art & Architecture

Dwarven architecture is renowned all over the world. They make impregnable fortresses and eon-enduring buildings. Their art is quite blockish and runic, but also remains forever.

Coming of Age Rites

The young male dwarf is often given a heirloom such as a weapon or an armor upon becoming adult.

Funerary and Memorial customs

Dwarves are ideally placed together in a large stone vault far beneath a mountain.

Common Taboos

Showing too much skin is resented for both genders. Working for elves or orcs is seen as disgusting, and refusing an ale is inacceptable.

Common Myths and Legends

Dwarvenkind is supposed to have been created out of clay by Moradin, a dwarven god.

Historical figures

Dain Fireforge, King of the Dwarven Empire, fought orcs on Eisenhowl for over two hundred years to return the dwarves to their homeland before ascending to godhood after killing a demon lord.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Males should have big, well-formed beards. Women have multiple thick braids.

Courtship Ideals

The male usually shows interest in the female, to which the female may react by offering a precious gem or self-made item. The male gives another present back, and they are a couple.