Clan Ardridson
Clan Ardridson is a clan of tinkers and scholars. An Ardridson Hall boasts the largest library, which contains the most complete history of Ironspur, under the mountain. While Thane Graith Ardridson nominally rules the family, the Ardridsons are a mixed family with two factions, one devoted to service as scholars and runemages and the other as tinkers. The twin sons of Graith lead each faction in the family: the scholarly Ardridsons are led by Jurgen, while the tinkers are directed by Hoylen. In the family stronghold, competitions are common as one side tries to uncover new knowledge or craft new devices to better serve the dwarven nation. Some of the greatest discoveries in magic and clockworks have come from this household, although who first made these discoveries is often in question. Both brothers teach students in their respective fields, although they make sure never to bring said students home "for fear of corrupting them." One odd sight in the Schotal home, however, is at mealtime, when all members of the family put aside their debates and sit down in a central dining hall to eat together. Discussion is good-natured and friendly, and magic is definitely a forbidden subject at the table.
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