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	<sup>3</sup>He gathered the essence of the mountains, the granite strong, the slate enduring, and the ore pure. <sup>4</sup>And Pekeana declared, “From this stone, I shall forge my children, in my image, strong and steadfast, as eternal as the hills.” <sup>5</sup>With hammer and chisel, with divine artistry, he shaped them, beings of stone and spirit, stout of heart and firm in resolve. <sup>6</sup>The sparks of his forge ascended, becoming stars, and the rhythm of his work the deep music of the world. <sup>7</sup>Upon completion, Pekeana gazed upon his children, his heart swelling with pride.		<sup>3</sup>He gathered the essence of the mountains, the granite strong, the slate enduring, and the ore pure. <sup>4</sup>And Pekeana declared, “From this stone, I shall forge my children, in my image, strong and steadfast, as eternal as the hills.” <sup>5</sup>With hammer and chisel, with divine artistry, he shaped them, beings of stone and spirit, stout of heart and firm in resolve. <sup>6</sup>The sparks of his forge ascended, becoming stars, and the rhythm of his work the deep music of the world. <sup>7</sup>Upon completion, Pekeana gazed upon his children, his heart swelling with pride.

	<sup>8</sup>He breathed into them the breath of life, and they stirred, their eyes gleaming like jewels in the earth’s embrace. <sup>9</sup>And Pekeana spoke, his voice echoing in the cavernous deep, “Arise, my children, ye born of the mountain’s core. Ye are the Dwarves, the children of the Stone-Earth, keepers of the deep places.” <sup>10</sup>Thus were the dwarves born, wrought from the heart of the mountains, by Pekeana, god of the Stone-Earth, in the age when the world was young and the mountains untamed.		<sup>8</sup>He breathed into them the breath of life, and they stirred, their eyes gleaming like jewels in the earth’s embrace. <sup>9</sup>And Pekeana spoke, his voice echoing in the cavernous deep, “Arise, my children, ye born of the mountain’s core. Ye are the [[Dwarf\|Dwarves]], the children of the Stone-Earth, keepers of the deep places.” <sup>10</sup>Thus were the dwarves born, wrought from the heart of the mountains, by Pekeana, god of the Stone-Earth, in the age when the world was young and the mountains untamed.

	===== 2 First Early Dwarves =====		===== 2 First Early Dwarves =====

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	[[Category: Dwarf]]		[[Category: Dwarf]]
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	<sup>1</sup>In the beginning, [[Pekeana]], Forger of the Stone-Earth, surveyed the deep realms, where mountains rose like silent giants under the heavens. <sup>2</sup>And [[Pekeana]], in the heart of the world, where stone sings and darkness dwells, felt a longing, a yearning to fill the void with life unyielding.		<sup>1</sup>In the beginning, [[Pekeana]], Forger of the Stone-Earth, surveyed the deep realms, where mountains rose like silent giants under the heavens. <sup>2</sup>And [[Pekeana]], in the heart of the world, where stone sings and darkness dwells, felt a longing, a yearning to fill the void with life unyielding.

	<sup>3</sup>He gathered the essence of the mountains, the granite strong, the slate enduring, and the ore pure. <sup>4</sup>And Pekeana declared, “From this stone, I shall forge my children, in my image, strong and steadfast, as eternal as the hills.” <sup>5</sup>With hammer and chisel, with divine artistry, he shaped them, beings of stone and spirit, stout of heart and firm in resolve. <sup>6</sup>The sparks of his forge ascended, becoming stars, and the rhythm of his work the deep music of the world. <sup>7</sup>Upon completion, Pekeana gazed upon his children, his heart swelling with pride.		<sup>3</sup>He gathered the essence of the mountains, the granite strong, the slate enduring, and the ore pure. <sup>4</sup>And [[Pekeana]] declared, “From this stone, I shall forge my children, in my image, strong and steadfast, as eternal as the hills.” <sup>5</sup>With hammer and chisel, with divine artistry, he shaped them, beings of stone and spirit, stout of heart and firm in resolve. <sup>6</sup>The sparks of his forge ascended, becoming stars, and the rhythm of his work the deep music of the world. <sup>7</sup>Upon completion, Pekeana gazed upon his children, his heart swelling with pride.

	<sup>8</sup>He breathed into them the breath of life, and they stirred, their eyes gleaming like jewels in the earth’s embrace. <sup>9</sup>And Pekeana spoke, his voice echoing in the cavernous deep, “Arise, my children, ye born of the mountain’s core. Ye are the [[Dwarf\|Dwarves]], the children of the Stone-Earth, keepers of the deep places.” <sup>10</sup>Thus were the [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] born, wrought from the heart of the mountains, by Pekeana, god of the Stone-Earth, in the age when the world was young and the mountains untamed.		<sup>8</sup>He breathed into them the breath of life, and they stirred, their eyes gleaming like jewels in the earth’s embrace. <sup>9</sup>And Pekeana spoke, his voice echoing in the cavernous deep, “Arise, my children, ye born of the mountain’s core. Ye are the [[Dwarf\|Dwarves]], the children of the Stone-Earth, keepers of the deep places.” <sup>10</sup>Thus were the [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] born, wrought from the heart of the mountains, by Pekeana, god of the Stone-Earth, in the age when the world was young and the mountains untamed.
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	<sup>1</sup>Lo, in the days of their youth, the children of Pekeana dwelt in the heart of the mountains, their souls entwined with the stone and earth. <sup>2</sup>And Pekeana spoke unto them, saying, “In the depths shalt thou find thy strength, and in the stone, thy refuge.”		<sup>1</sup>Lo, in the days of their youth, the children of Pekeana dwelt in the heart of the mountains, their souls entwined with the stone and earth. <sup>2</sup>And Pekeana spoke unto them, saying, “In the depths shalt thou find thy strength, and in the stone, thy refuge.”

	<sup>3</sup>For the [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] were hewn from the earth, and their hearts beat in rhythm with the ancient drums of the deep. <sup>4</sup>They delved into the mountains, their hands shaping the stone, their eyes seeing the beauty in the rock’s rough embrace. <sup>5</sup>And they sang songs of the earth, their voices echoing in the hidden halls and secret chambers beneath the world. <sup>6</sup>The dwarves learned the language of the stone, the whispers of ore and the tales of ancient minerals. <sup>7</sup>They found joy in the jewels’ glimmer and the veins of precious metal that wound through the heart of the mountains. <sup>8</sup>Pekeana blessed them with knowledge of the forge, teaching them to craft from the earth’s bounty, weapons and tools, beauty wrought from the depths.		<sup>3</sup>For the [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] were hewn from the earth, and their hearts beat in rhythm with the ancient drums of the deep. <sup>4</sup>They delved into the mountains, their hands shaping the stone, their eyes seeing the beauty in the rock’s rough embrace. <sup>5</sup>And they sang songs of the earth, their voices echoing in the hidden halls and secret chambers beneath the world. <sup>6</sup>The [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] learned the language of the stone, the whispers of ore and the tales of ancient minerals. <sup>7</sup>They found joy in the jewels’ glimmer and the veins of precious metal that wound through the heart of the mountains. <sup>8</sup>Pekeana blessed them with knowledge of the forge, teaching them to craft from the earth’s bounty, weapons and tools, beauty wrought from the depths.

	<sup>9</sup>The dwarves built their strongholds in the womb of the world, fortresses of stone, unyielding and proud. <sup>10</sup>In the embrace of the earth, they found solace and strength, for they were of the mountain, and the mountain was in them.<sup>11</sup>The roots of their being were intertwined with the ancient bedrock, their spirits as enduring as the oldest stone.		<sup>9</sup>The dwarves built their strongholds in the womb of the world, fortresses of stone, unyielding and proud. <sup>10</sup>In the embrace of the earth, they found solace and strength, for they were of the mountain, and the mountain was in them.<sup>11</sup>The roots of their being were intertwined with the ancient bedrock, their spirits as enduring as the oldest stone.
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	===== 1 First Baiqul’s Wisdom =====		===== 1 First Baiqul’s Wisdom =====
	<sup>1</sup>Rejoice, oh children of the mountains, for in our hands lies the gift of [[Baiqul]], the master of craft and creation. <sup>2</sup>For Baiqul teaches us, “In every vein of ore and every slab of stone, a masterpiece waits to be revealed.” <sup>3</sup>We, his devoted, wield hammer and chisel, embracing the joy of creation, our hearts light with the art of our work. <sup>4</sup>Baiqul whispers, “Let your work be as honest as the earth, as true as the mountains from which it comes.”		<sup>1</sup>Rejoice, oh children of the mountains, for in our hands lies the gift of [[Baiqul]], the master of craft and creation. <sup>2</sup>For [[Baiqul]] teaches us, “In every vein of ore and every slab of stone, a masterpiece waits to be revealed.” <sup>3</sup>We, his devoted, wield hammer and chisel, embracing the joy of creation, our hearts light with the art of our work. <sup>4</sup>Baiqul whispers, “Let your work be as honest as the earth, as true as the mountains from which it comes.”

	<sup>5</sup>With each strike upon the anvil, we honor his teachings, our craft a reflection of his divine dexterity. <sup>6</sup>In our forges, bright and warm, we gather, sharing tales and laughter, the sparks rising like stars of joy. <sup>7</sup>Baiqul’s wisdom guides us: “In unity, find strength; in diversity, find beauty.” Thus, we combine various metals, creating alloys stronger and more wondrous.		<sup>5</sup>With each strike upon the anvil, we honor his teachings, our craft a reflection of his divine dexterity. <sup>6</sup>In our forges, bright and warm, we gather, sharing tales and laughter, the sparks rising like stars of joy. <sup>7</sup>Baiqul’s wisdom guides us: “In unity, find strength; in diversity, find beauty.” Thus, we combine various metals, creating alloys stronger and more wondrous.
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	<sup>5</sup>The forge is a place of communion, where raw ore is given new life. <sup>6</sup>When you work the metal, you shape more than iron—you shape destiny, bending the world to your will with patience and strength. <sup>7</sup>Baiqul teaches that the fire purifies, burning away what is weak and false, leaving only what is strong and true. <sup>8</sup>As the ore is tempered by the flame, so too must you be tempered by the trials of life.		<sup>5</sup>The forge is a place of communion, where raw ore is given new life. <sup>6</sup>When you work the metal, you shape more than iron—you shape destiny, bending the world to your will with patience and strength. <sup>7</sup>Baiqul teaches that the fire purifies, burning away what is weak and false, leaving only what is strong and true. <sup>8</sup>As the ore is tempered by the flame, so too must you be tempered by the trials of life.

	<sup>9</sup>[[Magic]] may be a fleeting thing—bright as flame but fading as smoke—but the work of your hands endures. 10 The dwarves hold little skill in sorcery, for their power lies not in the manipulation of forces beyond, but in the very bones of the earth. <sup>11</sup>The enchantments you weave into your works are born not of magic, but of understanding, of a union with the stone and the fire. <sup>12</sup>Let your creations speak with their own voice, their power bound in the very material from which they are made.		<sup>9</sup>[[Magic]] may be a fleeting thing—bright as flame but fading as smoke—but the work of your hands endures. 10 The dwarves hold little skill in sorcery, for their power lies not in the manipulation of forces beyond, but in the very bones of the earth. <sup>11</sup>The enchantments you weave into your works are born not of [[Magic\|magic]], but of understanding, of a union with the stone and the fire. <sup>12</sup>Let your creations speak with their own voice, their power bound in the very material from which they are made.

	<sup>13</sup>Thus, every forge is an altar, and every flame a reminder of the god who guides your hand. <sup>14</sup>The forge’s fire does not destroy—it creates, giving shape and purpose to all it touches. <sup>15</sup>And so too must you let your spirit be shaped, purified by the trials of life, so that you may emerge stronger, unyielding, and true.		<sup>13</sup>Thus, every forge is an altar, and every flame a reminder of the god who guides your hand. <sup>14</sup>The forge’s fire does not destroy—it creates, giving shape and purpose to all it touches. <sup>15</sup>And so too must you let your spirit be shaped, purified by the trials of life, so that you may emerge stronger, unyielding, and true.

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	<sup>1</sup>In the beginning, [[Pekeana]], Forger of the Stone-Earth, surveyed the deep realms, where mountains rose like silent giants under the heavens. <sup>2</sup>And Pekeana, in the heart of the world, where stone sings and darkness dwells, felt a longing, a yearning to fill the void with life unyielding.		<sup>1</sup>In the beginning, [[Pekeana]], Forger of the Stone-Earth, surveyed the deep realms, where mountains rose like silent giants under the heavens. <sup>2</sup>And [[Pekeana]], in the heart of the world, where stone sings and darkness dwells, felt a longing, a yearning to fill the void with life unyielding.

	<sup>3</sup>He gathered the essence of the mountains, the granite strong, the slate enduring, and the ore pure. <sup>4</sup>And Pekeana declared, “From this stone, I shall forge my children, in my image, strong and steadfast, as eternal as the hills.” <sup>5</sup>With hammer and chisel, with divine artistry, he shaped them, beings of stone and spirit, stout of heart and firm in resolve. <sup>6</sup>The sparks of his forge ascended, becoming stars, and the rhythm of his work the deep music of the world. <sup>7</sup>Upon completion, Pekeana gazed upon his children, his heart swelling with pride.		<sup>3</sup>He gathered the essence of the mountains, the granite strong, the slate enduring, and the ore pure. <sup>4</sup>And Pekeana declared, “From this stone, I shall forge my children, in my image, strong and steadfast, as eternal as the hills.” <sup>5</sup>With hammer and chisel, with divine artistry, he shaped them, beings of stone and spirit, stout of heart and firm in resolve. <sup>6</sup>The sparks of his forge ascended, becoming stars, and the rhythm of his work the deep music of the world. <sup>7</sup>Upon completion, Pekeana gazed upon his children, his heart swelling with pride.
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	<sup>1</sup>Lo, in the days of their youth, the children of Pekeana dwelt in the heart of the mountains, their souls entwined with the stone and earth. <sup>2</sup>And Pekeana spoke unto them, saying, “In the depths shalt thou find thy strength, and in the stone, thy refuge.”		<sup>1</sup>Lo, in the days of their youth, the children of Pekeana dwelt in the heart of the mountains, their souls entwined with the stone and earth. <sup>2</sup>And Pekeana spoke unto them, saying, “In the depths shalt thou find thy strength, and in the stone, thy refuge.”

	<sup>3</sup>For the dwarves were hewn from the earth, and their hearts beat in rhythm with the ancient drums of the deep. <sup>4</sup>They delved into the mountains, their hands shaping the stone, their eyes seeing the beauty in the rock’s rough embrace. <sup>5</sup>And they sang songs of the earth, their voices echoing in the hidden halls and secret chambers beneath the world. <sup>6</sup>The dwarves learned the language of the stone, the whispers of ore and the tales of ancient minerals. <sup>7</sup>They found joy in the jewels’ glimmer and the veins of precious metal that wound through the heart of the mountains. <sup>8</sup>Pekeana blessed them with knowledge of the forge, teaching them to craft from the earth’s bounty, weapons and tools, beauty wrought from the depths.		<sup>3</sup>For the [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] were hewn from the earth, and their hearts beat in rhythm with the ancient drums of the deep. <sup>4</sup>They delved into the mountains, their hands shaping the stone, their eyes seeing the beauty in the rock’s rough embrace. <sup>5</sup>And they sang songs of the earth, their voices echoing in the hidden halls and secret chambers beneath the world. <sup>6</sup>The dwarves learned the language of the stone, the whispers of ore and the tales of ancient minerals. <sup>7</sup>They found joy in the jewels’ glimmer and the veins of precious metal that wound through the heart of the mountains. <sup>8</sup>Pekeana blessed them with knowledge of the forge, teaching them to craft from the earth’s bounty, weapons and tools, beauty wrought from the depths.

	<sup>9</sup>The dwarves built their strongholds in the womb of the world, fortresses of stone, unyielding and proud. <sup>10</sup>In the embrace of the earth, they found solace and strength, for they were of the mountain, and the mountain was in them.<sup>11</sup>The roots of their being were intertwined with the ancient bedrock, their spirits as enduring as the oldest stone.		<sup>9</sup>The dwarves built their strongholds in the womb of the world, fortresses of stone, unyielding and proud. <sup>10</sup>In the embrace of the earth, they found solace and strength, for they were of the mountain, and the mountain was in them.<sup>11</sup>The roots of their being were intertwined with the ancient bedrock, their spirits as enduring as the oldest stone.
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	==== Crafts ====		==== Crafts ====
	===== 1 First Baiqul’s Wisdom =====		===== 1 First Baiqul’s Wisdom =====
	<sup>1</sup>Rejoice, oh children of the mountains, for in our hands lies the gift of Baiqul, the master of craft and creation. <sup>2</sup>For Baiqul teaches us, “In every vein of ore and every slab of stone, a masterpiece waits to be revealed.” <sup>3</sup>We, his devoted, wield hammer and chisel, embracing the joy of creation, our hearts light with the art of our work. <sup>4</sup>Baiqul whispers, “Let your work be as honest as the earth, as true as the mountains from which it comes.”		<sup>1</sup>Rejoice, oh children of the mountains, for in our hands lies the gift of [[Baiqul]], the master of craft and creation. <sup>2</sup>For Baiqul teaches us, “In every vein of ore and every slab of stone, a masterpiece waits to be revealed.” <sup>3</sup>We, his devoted, wield hammer and chisel, embracing the joy of creation, our hearts light with the art of our work. <sup>4</sup>Baiqul whispers, “Let your work be as honest as the earth, as true as the mountains from which it comes.”

	<sup>5</sup>With each strike upon the anvil, we honor his teachings, our craft a reflection of his divine dexterity. <sup>6</sup>In our forges, bright and warm, we gather, sharing tales and laughter, the sparks rising like stars of joy. <sup>7</sup>Baiqul’s wisdom guides us: “In unity, find strength; in diversity, find beauty.” Thus, we combine various metals, creating alloys stronger and more wondrous.		<sup>5</sup>With each strike upon the anvil, we honor his teachings, our craft a reflection of his divine dexterity. <sup>6</sup>In our forges, bright and warm, we gather, sharing tales and laughter, the sparks rising like stars of joy. <sup>7</sup>Baiqul’s wisdom guides us: “In unity, find strength; in diversity, find beauty.” Thus, we combine various metals, creating alloys stronger and more wondrous.
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	<sup>5</sup>The forge is a place of communion, where raw ore is given new life. <sup>6</sup>When you work the metal, you shape more than iron—you shape destiny, bending the world to your will with patience and strength. <sup>7</sup>Baiqul teaches that the fire purifies, burning away what is weak and false, leaving only what is strong and true. <sup>8</sup>As the ore is tempered by the flame, so too must you be tempered by the trials of life.		<sup>5</sup>The forge is a place of communion, where raw ore is given new life. <sup>6</sup>When you work the metal, you shape more than iron—you shape destiny, bending the world to your will with patience and strength. <sup>7</sup>Baiqul teaches that the fire purifies, burning away what is weak and false, leaving only what is strong and true. <sup>8</sup>As the ore is tempered by the flame, so too must you be tempered by the trials of life.

	<sup>9</sup>Magic may be a fleeting thing—bright as flame but fading as smoke—but the work of your hands endures. 10 The dwarves hold little skill in sorcery, for their power lies not in the manipulation of forces beyond, but in the very bones of the earth. <sup>11</sup>The enchantments you weave into your works are born not of magic, but of understanding, of a union with the stone and the fire. <sup>12</sup>Let your creations speak with their own voice, their power bound in the very material from which they are made.		<sup>9</sup>[[Magic]] may be a fleeting thing—bright as flame but fading as smoke—but the work of your hands endures. 10 The dwarves hold little skill in sorcery, for their power lies not in the manipulation of forces beyond, but in the very bones of the earth. <sup>11</sup>The enchantments you weave into your works are born not of magic, but of understanding, of a union with the stone and the fire. <sup>12</sup>Let your creations speak with their own voice, their power bound in the very material from which they are made.

	<sup>13</sup>Thus, every forge is an altar, and every flame a reminder of the god who guides your hand. <sup>14</sup>The forge’s fire does not destroy—it creates, giving shape and purpose to all it touches. <sup>15</sup>And so too must you let your spirit be shaped, purified by the trials of life, so that you may emerge stronger, unyielding, and true.		<sup>13</sup>Thus, every forge is an altar, and every flame a reminder of the god who guides your hand. <sup>14</sup>The forge’s fire does not destroy—it creates, giving shape and purpose to all it touches. <sup>15</sup>And so too must you let your spirit be shaped, purified by the trials of life, so that you may emerge stronger, unyielding, and true.

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	==== Stone ====		==== Stone ====
	===== 1 Creation of the Dwarves =====		===== 1 Creation of the Dwarves =====
	<sup>1</sup>In the beginning, Pekeana, Forger of the Stone-Earth, surveyed the deep realms, where mountains rose like silent giants under the heavens. <sup>2</sup>And Pekeana, in the heart of the world, where stone sings and darkness dwells, felt a longing, a yearning to fill the void with life unyielding.		<sup>1</sup>In the beginning, [[Pekeana]], Forger of the Stone-Earth, surveyed the deep realms, where mountains rose like silent giants under the heavens. <sup>2</sup>And Pekeana, in the heart of the world, where stone sings and darkness dwells, felt a longing, a yearning to fill the void with life unyielding.

	<sup>3</sup>He gathered the essence of the mountains, the granite strong, the slate enduring, and the ore pure. <sup>4</sup>And Pekeana declared, “From this stone, I shall forge my children, in my image, strong and steadfast, as eternal as the hills.” <sup>5</sup>With hammer and chisel, with divine artistry, he shaped them, beings of stone and spirit, stout of heart and firm in resolve. <sup>6</sup>The sparks of his forge ascended, becoming stars, and the rhythm of his work the deep music of the world. <sup>7</sup>Upon completion, Pekeana gazed upon his children, his heart swelling with pride.		<sup>3</sup>He gathered the essence of the mountains, the granite strong, the slate enduring, and the ore pure. <sup>4</sup>And Pekeana declared, “From this stone, I shall forge my children, in my image, strong and steadfast, as eternal as the hills.” <sup>5</sup>With hammer and chisel, with divine artistry, he shaped them, beings of stone and spirit, stout of heart and firm in resolve. <sup>6</sup>The sparks of his forge ascended, becoming stars, and the rhythm of his work the deep music of the world. <sup>7</sup>Upon completion, Pekeana gazed upon his children, his heart swelling with pride.

	<sup>8</sup>He breathed into them the breath of life, and they stirred, their eyes gleaming like jewels in the earth’s embrace. <sup>9</sup>And Pekeana spoke, his voice echoing in the cavernous deep, “Arise, my children, ye born of the mountain’s core. Ye are the [[Dwarf\|Dwarves]], the children of the Stone-Earth, keepers of the deep places.” <sup>10</sup>Thus were the dwarves born, wrought from the heart of the mountains, by Pekeana, god of the Stone-Earth, in the age when the world was young and the mountains untamed.		<sup>8</sup>He breathed into them the breath of life, and they stirred, their eyes gleaming like jewels in the earth’s embrace. <sup>9</sup>And Pekeana spoke, his voice echoing in the cavernous deep, “Arise, my children, ye born of the mountain’s core. Ye are the [[Dwarf\|Dwarves]], the children of the Stone-Earth, keepers of the deep places.” <sup>10</sup>Thus were the [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] born, wrought from the heart of the mountains, by Pekeana, god of the Stone-Earth, in the age when the world was young and the mountains untamed.

	===== 2 First Early Dwarves =====		===== 2 First Early Dwarves =====
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	<sup>5</sup>In the heart of the mountains, they built their altars, stone upon stone, a testament to their devotion. <sup>6</sup>Here, the dwarves performed their rituals, their hands anointing the altars with oils of the deep, their voices chanting the ancient words. <sup>7</sup>They spoke blessings upon the newborn, their foreheads touched with stone, binding them to the earth from which they were born. <sup>8</sup>In marriage, they exchanged rings of metal born from the mountain’s heart, symbols of unending loyalty, as enduring as the stone.		<sup>5</sup>In the heart of the mountains, they built their altars, stone upon stone, a testament to their devotion. <sup>6</sup>Here, the dwarves performed their rituals, their hands anointing the altars with oils of the deep, their voices chanting the ancient words. <sup>7</sup>They spoke blessings upon the newborn, their foreheads touched with stone, binding them to the earth from which they were born. <sup>8</sup>In marriage, they exchanged rings of metal born from the mountain’s heart, symbols of unending loyalty, as enduring as the stone.

	<sup>9</sup>The dwarves marked the seasons with ceremonies, each a homage to the earth’s cycle, to the rhythm of the mountains. <sup>10</sup>In times of trial, they sought counsel from the stone, placing their foreheads upon the cool rock, listening for Pekeana’s guidance. <sup>11</sup>Their artisans, in crafting, whispered prayers of thanks, each strike of the hammer a note in their sacred song to the stone-earth. <sup>12</sup>In the forges, amidst fire and metal, they honored Baiqul, for through him, the gifts of the earth were transformed.		<sup>9</sup>The dwarves marked the seasons with ceremonies, each a homage to the earth’s cycle, to the rhythm of the mountains. <sup>10</sup>In times of trial, they sought counsel from the stone, placing their foreheads upon the cool rock, listening for Pekeana’s guidance. <sup>11</sup>Their artisans, in crafting, whispered prayers of thanks, each strike of the hammer a note in their sacred song to the stone-earth. <sup>12</sup>In the forges, amidst fire and metal, they honored [[Baiqul]], for through him, the gifts of the earth were transformed.

	<sup>13</sup>And when a dwarf’s time came to an end, their kin gathered, bearing the body to the depths. <sup>14</sup>“Return to the earth, child of the mountain,” they intoned, “for from it you were made, and to it, you return.” <sup>15</sup>They laid their fallen in chambers of stone, their bodies enfolded in the earth’s embrace, a journey back to the heart of the Stone-Earth. <sup>16</sup>The rituals of burial were solemn and sacred, a farewell to the flesh, a return to the stone. <sup>17</sup>Stones were placed upon the graves, each a symbol of remembrance, a marker of the enduring bond between the living and the dead.		<sup>13</sup>And when a dwarf’s time came to an end, their kin gathered, bearing the body to the depths. <sup>14</sup>“Return to the earth, child of the mountain,” they intoned, “for from it you were made, and to it, you return.” <sup>15</sup>They laid their fallen in chambers of stone, their bodies enfolded in the earth’s embrace, a journey back to the heart of the Stone-Earth. <sup>16</sup>The rituals of burial were solemn and sacred, a farewell to the flesh, a return to the stone. <sup>17</sup>Stones were placed upon the graves, each a symbol of remembrance, a marker of the enduring bond between the living and the dead.
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	<sup>4</sup>Wealth may come and go, but it is the strength of the soul that carries you through when treasure is lost. <sup>5</sup>The stone remembers its shape, even when battered by the winds of time, and so too must you remember your purpose when hardship strikes.		<sup>4</sup>Wealth may come and go, but it is the strength of the soul that carries you through when treasure is lost. <sup>5</sup>The stone remembers its shape, even when battered by the winds of time, and so too must you remember your purpose when hardship strikes.

	<sup>6</sup>Your resistance to magic is no curse, but a blessing of the Stone-Earth. <sup>7</sup>The forces of the world wash over you like water over rock, leaving you untouched, for you are bound to the enduring essence of the earth. <sup>8</sup>It is not through fleeting spells that the dwarven spirit triumphs, but through steady resolve, an unshakable foundation that no storm can move. <sup>9</sup>Baiqul has given you the gift of enchantment, the ability to infuse your creations with purpose, not illusion. 10In your hands, metal and stone gain life.		<sup>6</sup>Your resistance to [[Magic\|magic]] is no curse, but a blessing of the Stone-Earth. <sup>7</sup>The forces of the world wash over you like water over rock, leaving you untouched, for you are bound to the enduring essence of the earth. <sup>8</sup>It is not through fleeting spells that the dwarven spirit triumphs, but through steady resolve, an unshakable foundation that no storm can move. <sup>9</sup>Baiqul has given you the gift of enchantment, the ability to infuse your creations with purpose, not illusion. 10In your hands, metal and stone gain life.

	<sup>11</sup>Stand strong, as the mountain does, and know that no force can break a soul that has been forged in the deep places of the world. <sup>12</sup>When you walk in darkness, it is not light that guides you, but the strength of your heart, unyielding as the stone from which you came.		<sup>11</sup>Stand strong, as the mountain does, and know that no force can break a soul that has been forged in the deep places of the world. <sup>12</sup>When you walk in darkness, it is not light that guides you, but the strength of your heart, unyielding as the stone from which you came.