Forge
These stoic and powerful Ghe'tani embrace their crafting heritage. Often metallic skin colored and living with the western lands of The Common Lands, they are the master craftsmen, even among Ghe'tani. While concentrated, they are spread over the globe loosely in places that craftsmen are not often abundant, and bring their skill to otherwise...'uncivilized' parts of the world.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Veda, Emeri, Jaylenna
Masculine names
Rubo, Damentho, Topall
Unisex names
Saphir
Family names
Gharven, Hallden, Bluehammer
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Gelvan (Dwarvish), Common
Culture and cultural heritage
Long storied tales of great craftsmen and epic warriors garbed in the heaviest and most beautiful of armors. Their heritage lies in their halls of historical armors, both shattered and in place
Shared customary codes and values
All forge dwarves follow as is in their name. Most revile the forge, the forge god, and all things revolving smithing in general.
Common Etiquette rules
Often times brash, but never rude, at least not to people they don't dislike. Much more comfortable with their own kind or other 'smithy' folk, they tend to stick together in their own groups and keep their own humors between themselves
Common Dress code
Loose shirts and chaps, typical things one would find someone who crafts weapons and armor all day within. This can change to the heavily crafted armors and weapons when war is upon them however.
Art & Architecture
Art is in the nature of their craft. Beautifully made weapons, armor, and other small metallic pieces are their works of art. Their architecture is often stone, and is just as meticulous as their metal work, though not as spectacular as some of their other kin.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Many, if not all, worship the great forging god. His knowledge and wisdom has been passed back for many thousands of cycles now.
Birth & Baptismal Rites
Often time a small piece of metal is banged when the child is brought forth, signalling a new iron to the fire
Coming of Age Rites
Adolescent of this group must often prove themselves in one of two ways. Fighting skillfully with the great armored plated that are often too heavy for them, or crafting a work of art from their training
Funerary and Memorial customs
Burials are often brought forth with nearly equally as beautifully crafted sets of armor to wear into the afterlife
Common Taboos
Doing anything in the trees or with a bow
Common Myths and Legends
The Great Devouring Maw, The Black Depths, Demonic Wrath
Historical figures
For'ghen, Gilda Ironbow
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Beauty is often not something many of the people concern themselves with. Most are busy with their work and focused on it, though some of the female figures do adopt jewlery that compliments their skin tones with necklaces and items upon their wrists
Gender Ideals
Patriarchal in terms of heriarchy, but the females can flip someone over just as easily as any of the men
Courtship Ideals
An armor piece is often presented after many hours of labor that fits the other half. How the measurements are obtained is often...not asked. If it fits, courtship can begin if both parties are willing.
Relationship Ideals
Once bonded, most family groups look towards the clan or whatever group they are with to provide for them and themselves in the meantime.
Major organizations
The Ghe'tani Kingdom
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