Through the teachings of
Crommel and their close ties with the
Father of Dwarves, the
Dwarves created a society of merit and creation, establishing their place on the bricks of their forges and the peels of their hammers. Traditions are held close here, but so is innovation and the movement forward that comes from a well-rounded education and an investment in the future of all.
No matter where a
Dwarf may roam or where they may live within the
Great Furnaces, these people will adhere to the ways of their creator and their forefathers, striving for greatness in their creations. There is an innate sense of family and camaraderie amongst these people that came from the stone, one so strong that even the
Gem Dwarves of the deepest depths are regarded to be
Dwarves just the same.
Beliefs
All races in Isekai have a set of beliefs that they consider their law.
Iron Dwarves see their life as one of creation and learning, striving to reach the greatness that all
Dwarves can.
- Trade is to be fair, goods made by craftsmen shall never be advertised as something that they are not.
- There is a use for everything, waste is deemed despicable and shall not be tolerated from a Dwarf as there is a use for slag, for wood, for stone, and for each Dwarf themselves.
- Those with beards both long and white shall be respected, scorning an elder is forbidden and considered a treasonous act.
- Anyone convicted of any type of crime will always have the option of a hearing, a banishment, or a formal challenge against an opponent of the Crown's choosing or their delegated official in cases that are not fit for the Sapphire City.
These beliefs drive the
Iron Dwarves and their way of life as they interact with their own people, others, and their creations. Even
Dwarves that have long left the
Great Furnaces to live elsewhere will still hold on to these deep-held beliefs.
Family
Much like other races of Isekai, family is extremely important to
Iron Dwarves as a family name does bring with it some form of reputation. Even so, one’s family does not dictate their status or what one may accomplish in life as
Iron Dwarves believe that their station is what they make of it, not something determined by some abstract thought. That being said, having a well-known family name as a craftsman can still be extremely advantageous,
Dwarf clans often span centuries and history can sometimes make or break a clan name. Those of
Clan Thunderbeard will hold the throne of the
Dwarven Kingdom while those with the name of
Clan Jadeshaper may be shunned for how they acted during the
Eldritch War. While
Dwarves do not live the long lives of
Elves, their memories and histories run just as deep.
Property & Ownership
Dwarves believe that all should have the right to own their own items, especially a good set of tools and a small personal forge in their homes. No matter what job one works, they have access to buy the highest quality of goods for a fair price so that they may benefit from the craftsmanship of their people.
Dwarves also often own their own homes but land ownership outside of that is left to the land of mining claims.
Taboos & Insults
Iron Dwarves rarely take offense to anything, believing that it is best to speak the truth or be upfront with their comments. Nothing is truly taboo other than speaking poorly of
Crommel and what the god has given them.
The greatest insult to a
Dwarf is to imply that their goods are inferior to that of another race or country.
Iron Dwarf Culinary Arts
While
Dwarves are able to craft a number of implements for cooking including cast iron, their true calling in the culinary arts is in the area of mead making. Alcohol is a staple of the
Dwarven diet, often with a beverage of lower alcohol content being served with breakfast and various heavy meads being served with lunch and dinner.
Dwarven Mead, a hearty honey mead, is the most common, various other flavors are also made and sold throughout the
Dwarven Kingdom.
Dwarven Mead
Mead is a staple of all meals in the
Dwarven Kingdom and is often served before the meal itself.
Dwarven Mead was the original creation of the earliest
Dwarves, made with honey that could be gathered from the trees of the
Great Furnaces. The ever-growing nature of the trees and the flora that grows on the burning mountains gave the honey a spicy flavor that could energize the most tired of people.
Great overview of their culture. I love their beliefs, particularly the one about waste not being tolerated.