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The | Stone dwarves were the most common [[Dwarf|dwarven]] sub-ancestry in [[Orden]], due to the [[Steel dwarf|steel dwarves]] having gone extinct and the [[Fire dwarf|fire dwarves]] leaving for [[Quintessence]]. {{Cite web/ds december 2024|22-24}} | ||
== Physiology == | |||
Their flesh was infused with stone - a silco-organic hybrid. {{Cite web/ds december 2024|22-24}} | |||
=== Stone Whisperers === | |||
Some dwarves were born with an innate talent to communicate with stones. These dwarves could be trained to manipulate the movement and shape stones using only whispers. This technique is a deadly and quiet force in battle. {{Cite web/ds december 2024/mm|80}} | |||
== Psychology == | |||
They enjoyed a reputation in [[Orden]] as savvy engineers and technologists, due to the lore they inherited from their [[Steel dwarf|elder siblings]]. {{Cite web/ds december 2024|22-24}} | |||
They were proud their god created the mundane world alongside the other [[elder gods]], and many dwarves left their homes to see the world and seek glory in [[Ord]]'s name. {{Cite web/ds december 2024|22-24}}{{Quote|text=[[Ord]] made the world. ''(Equivalent to "What will be, will be)''|sign=Dwarven saying|source={{Cite web/ds december 2024|22-24}} | |||
}}{{Quote|text=Remember, we are dwarves. Our strength is the strength of the earth. The strength of the marble column that rises to the heavens. The strength of the granite foundation that reaches deep into the ground. But what is the value of strength if it is not used in service of justice?|sign=[[Zarok|Zarok the Law-Giver]]|source={{Cite web/ds december 2024|22-24}}}} | |||
== Known stone dwarves == | |||
* [[Vorka|Vorka the Fell-Handed]] {{Cite web/ds december 2024|22-24}} | |||
=== Dwarven saints and heroes === | |||
* [[Gryffyn|Gryffyn the Stout]]. Saint of [[Adûn]] {{Cite web/ds december 2024|309}} | |||
* [[Zarok|Zarok the Law-Giver]], Hero of [[Ord]] {{Cite web/ds december 2024|304}} | |||
* [[Valak-koth|Valak-koth the Seeker]], Hero of [[Ord]] {{Cite web/ds december 2024|304}} | |||
* [[Stakros|Stakros the Engineer]], Hero of [[Ord]] {{Cite web/ds december 2024|304}} | |||
== Cultural Groups == | |||
=== [[Vasloria]] === | |||
The dominant dwarven language in '''Vasloria''' is '''Zaliac''', the language of engineering. {{Cite web/ds december 2024|53}} | |||
==== [[Kal Kalavar]] ==== | |||
'''Kal Kalavar''', or the Hanging City, is one of the major dwarven cities in [[Vasloria]]. The dwarves of Kal Kalavar made a deal with [[Ajax]] when he conquered Vasloria, giving him slaves in exchange for be allowed to rule themselves. {{Cite web/ds december 2024/mm|80}} | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Stone dwarves were the most common dwarven sub-ancestry in Orden, due to the steel dwarves having gone extinct and the fire dwarves leaving for Quintessence. [1]
Physiology
Their flesh was infused with stone - a silco-organic hybrid. [1]
Stone Whisperers
Some dwarves were born with an innate talent to communicate with stones. These dwarves could be trained to manipulate the movement and shape stones using only whispers. This technique is a deadly and quiet force in battle. [2]
Psychology
They enjoyed a reputation in Orden as savvy engineers and technologists, due to the lore they inherited from their elder siblings. [1]
They were proud their god created the mundane world alongside the other elder gods, and many dwarves left their homes to see the world and seek glory in Ord's name. [1]
Ord made the world. (Equivalent to "What will be, will be)—Dwarven saying, [1]
Remember, we are dwarves. Our strength is the strength of the earth. The strength of the marble column that rises to the heavens. The strength of the granite foundation that reaches deep into the ground. But what is the value of strength if it is not used in service of justice?
Known stone dwarves
Dwarven saints and heroes
- Gryffyn the Stout. Saint of Adûn [3]
- Zarok the Law-Giver, Hero of Ord [4]
- Valak-koth the Seeker, Hero of Ord [4]
- Stakros the Engineer, Hero of Ord [4]
Cultural Groups
Vasloria
The dominant dwarven language in Vasloria is Zaliac, the language of engineering. [5]
Kal Kalavar
Kal Kalavar, or the Hanging City, is one of the major dwarven cities in Vasloria. The dwarves of Kal Kalavar made a deal with Ajax when he conquered Vasloria, giving him slaves in exchange for be allowed to rule themselves. [2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Matthew Colville, et al. Draw Steel Rules, December 2024 Patreon Packet (PDF). (Patreon), pp. 22-24. Retrieved on 2024-12-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Matthew Colville, et al. Draw Steel Monsters Manuscript, December 2024 Patreon Packet (PDF). (Patreon), pp. 80. Retrieved on 2024-12-21.
- ↑ Matthew Colville, et al. Draw Steel Rules, December 2024 Patreon Packet (PDF). (Patreon), pp. 309. Retrieved on 2024-12-21.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Matthew Colville, et al. Draw Steel Rules, December 2024 Patreon Packet (PDF). (Patreon), pp. 304. Retrieved on 2024-12-21.
- ↑ Matthew Colville, et al. Draw Steel Rules, December 2024 Patreon Packet (PDF). (Patreon), pp. 53. Retrieved on 2024-12-21.