Dwarven Honor

Amongst the many traditions that the Dwarven clans of Karvahal brought from their orignal homeworld was their beliefs in Dwarven Honor.
Dwarves are a proud and resilient people, renowned for their unparalleled skill in engineering and fortification. Their society is built around the belief that true strength and security come from the construction of mighty fortresses, which serve as both homes and bastions against any threat.
Known Ritual Forifty the Future, Secure the Past. A seasonsed dwarf can construct impromptu or permanent defenses provided the correct materials. Given an hour they can create a +1 item bonus to fortifcations.
Key Sense All Dwarevs are raised to build and understand fortifications. They can sense the fine points in defense and construct fortifications that can endure. Against lesser cultures they identify weakpoints in fortifcations.
Lore: Fortification Proficient in the Lore skill Fortification. Always performed at player level + proficiency level.

Cultural Beliefs

Fortress as Identity: For Dwarves, a fortress is more than just a structure; it is a symbol of their identity and heritage. Each fortress is meticulously designed to reflect the clan’s history, achievements, and values.
Engineering Excellence: From a young age, dwarves are trained in the arts of masonry, metallurgy, and engineering. The construction of a fortress is seen as the highest form of art, combining practicality with aesthetic grandeur.
Community and Defense: Fortresses are designed to be self-sufficient, with vast underground farms, forges, and living quarters. They are also equipped with intricate defense mechanisms, including traps, reinforced gates, and hidden passages, ensuring the safety of their inhabitants.
Ancestral Reverence: Dwarves hold their ancestors in high regard, often building shrines and halls of remembrance within their fortresses. These spaces are dedicated to honoring the deeds and wisdom of past generations.
Challenges: Despite their formidable defenses, the Dwarves face challenges such as resource scarcity and external threats from rival factions and monstrous creatures. However, their unwavering belief in the strength of their fortresses and their community spirit helps them overcome these obstacles.
Diplomatic Relations
Trade Alliances: The Ironclad Dwarves are known for their exceptional craftsmanship, particularly in metallurgy and engineering. They often establish trade alliances with neighboring human kingdoms and nclaves, exchanging finely crafted weapons, armor, and machinery for food, rare materials, and magical artifacts.
Mutual Defense Pacts: Given the strategic importance of their fortresses, the dwarves sometimes enter into mutual defense pacts with nearby cultures. These alliances are based on the understanding that a threat to one is a threat to all, fostering a sense of shared security.
Cultural Exchanges
Festivals and Celebrations: The Dwarves occasionally invite neighboring cultures to participate in their grand festivals and ceremonies. These events are opportunities for cultural exchange, where different traditions, music, and foods are shared, promoting mutual respect and understanding.
Knowledge Sharing: While the dwarves are protective of their engineering secrets, they are open to sharing knowledge in other areas, such as agriculture, medicine, and art. This exchange of knowledge helps to strengthen bonds and improve the quality of life for all involved.

Conflict and Resolution

Territorial Disputes: Despite their generally peaceful nature, Dwarves are fiercely protective of their territory. Disputes over land or resources can lead to conflicts, but the dwarves prefer to resolve such issues through negotiation and diplomacy whenever possible.
Defense Against Common Enemies: The dwarves often find themselves allied with neighboring cultures against common threats, such as marauding orc bands or monstrous creatures. These joint efforts in defense help to build trust and camaraderie.

Fortify the future, Secure the Past

Economic System

Market economy