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Brahnamin: /* Languages */

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Languages

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	==Languages==		==Languages==
	Dwarven Trade is the common tongue of the gameworld, but for specifically dwarven matters, High Dwarven is the language of choice.		Dwarven Trade is the common tongue of the gameworld, but for specifically dwarven matters, High Dwarven is the language of choice in the empire.

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	Though not as long lived as the elves or as prolific as humankind, the dwarven nation ultimately expanded into an empire that controls much of the Salt Coast. This is somewhat attributed to their long lifespans, in that they simply outlive those human leaders that might seek to hold power, but more than that, their extensive facility with manufacturing, building, and trade is responsible for their success.		Though not as long lived as the elves or as prolific as humankind, the dwarven nation ultimately expanded into an empire that controls much of the Salt Coast. This is somewhat attributed to their long lifespans, in that they simply outlive those human leaders that might seek to hold power, but more than that, their extensive facility with manufacturing, building, and trade is responsible for their success.

	~~Their~~ empire was not won through wars and conquest, but through trade agreements and treaties.		The empire was not won through wars and conquest, but through trade agreements and treaties.

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Brahnamin at 19:27, 16 November 2023

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	Though not as long lived as the elves or as prolific as humankind, the dwarven nation ultimately expanded into an empire that controls much of the Salt Coast. This is somewhat attributed to their long lifespans, in that they simply outlive those human leaders that might seek to hold power, but more than that, their extensive facility with manufacturing, building, and trade.		Though not as long lived as the elves or as prolific as humankind, the dwarven nation ultimately expanded into an empire that controls much of the Salt Coast. This is somewhat attributed to their long lifespans, in that they simply outlive those human leaders that might seek to hold power, but more than that, their extensive facility with manufacturing, building, and trade is responsible for their success.

	Their empire was not won through wars and conquest, but through trade agreements and treaties.		Their empire was not won through wars and conquest, but through trade agreements and treaties.

Brahnamin: /* The Five High Houses */

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The Five High Houses

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	The dwarven king is always a woman, but otherwise may rise from any of the five High Houses.		The dwarven king is always a woman, but otherwise may rise from any of the five High Houses.

	===The ~~Five~~ High Houses===		===The High Houses===
	The day to day burden of governing the empire falls to the matriarchs of the five High Houses and those they appoint to make decisions for them throughout the empire. In addition to general duties they all share, each House has a particular demesne that is its personal bailiwick.		The day to day burden of governing the empire falls to the matriarchs of the five High Houses and those they appoint to make decisions for them throughout the empire. In addition to general duties they all share, each House has a particular demesne that is its personal bailiwick.

Brahnamin: /* Government */

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Government

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	Dwarves follow a matriarchal social structure, and while this is not forced on other races who dwell within the empire, many adopt it.		Dwarves follow a matriarchal social structure, and while this is not forced on other races who dwell within the empire, many adopt it.

	The dwarven people have a king who is more a spiritual leader than political, though the wise ~~Matron~~ will steer her ~~House~~ on the word of the king if she knows the way the wind blows.		The dwarven people have a king who is more a spiritual leader than political, though the wise matron will steer her house on the word of the king if she knows the way the wind blows.

	The dwarven king is always a woman, but otherwise may rise from any of the five High Houses.		The dwarven king is always a woman, but otherwise may rise from any of the five High Houses.

Brahnamin: /* The Five High Houses */

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The Five High Houses

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	===The Five High Houses===		===The Five High Houses===
	The day to day burden of governing the empire falls to ~~themMatriarchs~~ of the five High Houses and those they appoint to make decisions for them throughout the empire. In addition to general duties they all share, each House has a particular demesne that is its personal bailiwick.		The day to day burden of governing the empire falls to the matriarchs of the five High Houses and those they appoint to make decisions for them throughout the empire. In addition to general duties they all share, each House has a particular demesne that is its personal bailiwick.

	:'''House d'Amasku:''' House d'Amasku oversees trade and commerce, moving goods throughout the empire and beyond, including the construction of drays and wagons and the great stoneships. ''The current king is of House d'Amasku.''		:'''House d'Amasku:''' House d'Amasku oversees trade and commerce, moving goods throughout the empire and beyond, including the construction of drays and wagons and the great stoneships. ''The current king is of House d'Amasku.''

Brahnamin: /* Religion */

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Religion

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	==Religion==		==Religion==
			Given the variety of peoples dwelling within the borders of the empire, nearly any god might be worshipped, but dwarves primarily look to the lesser gods, particularly the Warrior, the Wanderer, the Three and the Smith.

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Brahnamin: /* Society */

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Society

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	==~~Society~~==		==Government==
	All people within the borders of the empire share the same rights and privileges under the law, whether citizen or sojourner. Judges preside in every city, and circuit judges ride between towns and communities within the empire to hear disputes.		All people within the borders of the empire share the same rights and privileges under the law, whether citizen or sojourner. Judges preside in every city, and circuit judges ride between towns and communities within the empire to hear disputes.

Brahnamin at 19:01, 16 November 2023

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Brahnamin: /* Borders */

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Borders

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	==Borders==		==Borders==
	Kir Tor and Kir Ilon mark the empire's boundaries to the north and south, while the coast and the ~~mountains~~ mark the east and west.		Kir Tor and Kir Ilon mark the empire's boundaries to the north and south, while the coast and the Clanclave Mountains mark the east and west.

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