Mountain Dwarves
Mountain Dwarves are a subgroup of Dwarves commonly found living within the various cities built among the peaks of the Frostridge Mountains. As the oldest and most widespread cultural group among the Dwarves, these are what most people think of when they refer to Dwarves. Thanks to their skill in smithing, crafting, and construction, as well as their role in the establishment of the Dwarven kingdom of Durfaehn, the Mountain Dwarves have played a key role in the history of their people, and continue to hold great prestige and influence among the Dwarves.
Culture
Culture and cultural heritage
Mountain Dwarves place great value on tradition and legacy, always striving to accomplish something that would be remembered by those who come after them. This focus on legacy has had a great influence on many aspects of Mountain Dwarf society, particularly their hard work ethic and their craftsmanship (including many of their greatest architectural wonders). Regarding their work ethic, Mountain Dwarves are renowned for pouring their all into whatever task they've set themselves to, believing that anything worth doing deserves nothing less than your absolute best effort. Unfortunately, their adherence to tradition also makes them stubborn and slow to change.
Mountain Dwarves, like the rest of Dwarfkind, are also a very honest and open people, and tend to be very direct and plainspoken in conversation. Among the Mountain Dwarves, a person is only considered to be as good as their word, and going back on ones word is considered a serious offence.
Mountain Dwarves, like the rest of Dwarfkind, are also a very honest and open people, and tend to be very direct and plainspoken in conversation. Among the Mountain Dwarves, a person is only considered to be as good as their word, and going back on ones word is considered a serious offence.
Average technological level
Mountain Dwarves make ready use of Magitech, and are often involved in the development of new advances.
Common Etiquette rules
Mountain Dwarves consider it proper etiquette to provide a fair, unbiased appraisal of ones work, devoid of any false praise.
Common Dress code
Mountain Dwarf clothing has a simple, utilitarian design. The clothing of the upper class are often made from higher-grade material, and embellished with gold and precious stones.
Art & Architecture
Mountain Dwarf art and architecture is predominantly made from stone, and uses simple, blocky shapes. Additionally, works of art such as sculptures and engravings make use of precious metals and stones for detailing.
Funerary and Memorial customs
Mountain Dwarves often lay their dead to rest in crypts, with particularly renowned individuals being laid to rest in tombs.
Historical figures
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Mountain Dwarves consider honesty, determination, and assertiveness to be attractive traits.
Gender Ideals
While there's little divide between the genders in civilian life, there's still some expectation for males to be assertive leaders (with the military being predominantly made up of men), while women are expected to be level-headed caretakers.
Courtship Ideals
It falls on the men to propose. Courting among the Mountain Dwarves consists of presenting a small item (such as a piece of jewellery or small sculpture) to their partner, usually hand-crafted by the one presenting it.
Relationship Ideals
Mountain Dwarves are monogamous, and are very careful about choosing their spouse.
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