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"The Gods look after fools, children, and drunkards... humans usually count for two out of three.": A Dwarven saying that expresses their general opinion of the human race. | "The Gods look after fools, children, and drunkards... humans usually count for two out of three.": A Dwarven saying that expresses their general opinion of the human race. | ||
==Dwarven Superstitions== | |||
===On Luck=== | |||
Dwarves believe that to go three days without seeing the sun is a sign that good fortune is on its way. | |||
===On Birth and Death=== | |||
Dwarves, who live in mountains/underground, demand a burial in stone...that way the soul becomes part of the mountain and enriches the mining. | |||
Dwarves hold elaborate wakes in honor of the dead -- drinking, singing songs, and telling tales of the deceased and his ancestors. The goal of a Dwarvish wake is to make enough noise so the gods take notice when a Dwarf enters heaven. | |||
==Dwarven Religion== | ==Dwarven Religion== | ||
Unknown. | |||
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Dwarven Culture[edit]
Dwarven Sayings[edit]
"Constant rain wears away stone.": A dwarven expression indicating the value of persistence.
"Gold in the ground is yet rock.": A dwarven proverb used in the same manner as "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush".
"His beard is longer than his years.": A dwarven phrase used to indicate that a person is wiser than their age would indicate.
"Never injure your pride by substituting your axe for a smith's hammer.": A dwarven proverb meaning "the right tool for the right job."
"People die for wealth and birds die for food.": An Dwarven proverb that speaks to what is truly of value.
"The Gods look after fools, children, and drunkards... humans usually count for two out of three.": A Dwarven saying that expresses their general opinion of the human race.
Dwarven Superstitions[edit]
On Luck[edit]
Dwarves believe that to go three days without seeing the sun is a sign that good fortune is on its way.
On Birth and Death[edit]
Dwarves, who live in mountains/underground, demand a burial in stone...that way the soul becomes part of the mountain and enriches the mining.
Dwarves hold elaborate wakes in honor of the dead -- drinking, singing songs, and telling tales of the deceased and his ancestors. The goal of a Dwarvish wake is to make enough noise so the gods take notice when a Dwarf enters heaven.
Dwarven Religion[edit]
Unknown.