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''The Dwarf's belongings, rare and valuable, pass through the family from generation to generation; heirlooms and artifacts. The story of their forefather is always told at '''[[Yuletide]]''', when the family has a mass gathering at the ancestral home, though quite expanded by generations of work. Pieces of jewellery, first edition books, fine clothes and other trinkets are brought out and shown in the fire light to children with wonder in their eyes. At the end of it all, a scroll, kept tightly sealed and held by the eldest firstborn of each generation. The last will and testament of the Dwarf.'' |
''The Dwarf's belongings, rare and valuable, pass through the family from generation to generation; heirlooms and artifacts. The story of their forefather is always told at '''[[Yuletide]]''', when the family has a mass gathering at the ancestral home, though quite expanded by generations of work. Pieces of jewellery, first edition books, fine clothes and other trinkets are brought out and shown in the fire light to children with wonder in their eyes. At the end of it all, a scroll, kept tightly sealed and held by the eldest firstborn of each generation. The last will and testament of the Dwarf.'' |
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''His descendants are careful with their money, never too thrifty, yet never risking too much. They solidify the family claim over the town and a handful of other neighbouring towns. They eventually become Lords and Ladies of the area, guiding it with a steady hand.'' |
''His descendants are careful with their money, never too thrifty, yet never risking too much. They solidify the family claim over the town and a handful of other neighbouring towns. They eventually become '''[[Governance Of Bormar|Lords and Ladies]]''' of the area, guiding it with a steady hand.'' |
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''A tiny pinprick of light appears at the end of a pitch-black hallway. The sound of leather slapping against stone can be heard faintly. Keys jingle and a Dwarf's breath gets heavier as they sprint their way to the dining room.'' |
''A tiny pinprick of light appears at the end of a pitch-black hallway. The sound of leather slapping against stone can be heard faintly. Keys jingle and a Dwarf's breath gets heavier as they sprint their way to the dining room.'' |
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''Tolbar peers over. A crusty old Dwarf rushes into the room, all |
''Tolbar peers over. A crusty old Dwarf rushes into the room, all pretence of subservience thrown aside as they slap some parchment down on the table. One, a thin leather-bound missive, the other, a dusty scrap of a map.'' |
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''"I have it!" the librarian shouts, almost screams actually. "Our...", he quietens down, remembering where he is, "..that is, rather, YOUR salvation, m'Lord." The cook has turned up now, all of the household retinue are contained within this one room.'' |
''"I have it!" the librarian shouts, almost screams actually. "Our...", he quietens down, remembering where he is, "..that is, rather, YOUR salvation, m'Lord." The cook has turned up now, all of the household retinue are contained within this one room.'' |
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