Bronzebart Clan
The Bronzebart Clan are the only known dwarf clan to exist outside of the VCG. When the Deliverer ruled over the world they settled on Glimburk Island west of Hansola. When the other dwarf clans were slaughtered or went back to Berginsel the Bronzebart remained on the island. They have been cut off from the rest of dwarven society for over 3000 years. This separation and the influence of the Gnomish culture on their island has lead to greater rights for halberman, the creation of 2 new castes, and greater rights for women. All women now have the right to refuse a marriage end own property. They get their name, Bronzebeard in dwarven, from their hair. It is a dirty blone color that reflects sunlight remarkably well, giving them the name Bronzebeard.
The Bronzebart clan is also the creators of warforged. The Rock Gnomes on Glimburk Island created contructs but it was the Bronzebart clan that gave them souls, sentience, and the ability to learn. The bodies are created by teams of Magier, specialized Halberman, and Gnomish artificers. Then they are taken into the mighty Soul Forge where teams of Kleru-frau conduct secret rituals. Most Warforged are Krieger, or Magier. None have shown aptitude for the path of Druider and they are never chosen for Kleru. The warforged are educated by the Kleru and are faithful to the core.
The Bronzebart clan is also the creators of warforged. The Rock Gnomes on Glimburk Island created contructs but it was the Bronzebart clan that gave them souls, sentience, and the ability to learn. The bodies are created by teams of Magier, specialized Halberman, and Gnomish artificers. Then they are taken into the mighty Soul Forge where teams of Kleru-frau conduct secret rituals. Most Warforged are Krieger, or Magier. None have shown aptitude for the path of Druider and they are never chosen for Kleru. The warforged are educated by the Kleru and are faithful to the core.
Structure
In Dwarven fashion the leader of the clan is the UberKleru. Because their Thaig only has the one clan there is no Kaiser. The UberKleru keeps court with the Uberkleru-frau and the Krieger-Erst.
Culture
Though they clearly are a dwarven culture the rock gnomes on the island of Glimburk have had a profound effect on their culture. They are much more in tune with earth and have adopted the Gnomish passion for engineering and magic. In most dwarven culture arcane magic was seen as a corruption and illegal until very recently. These dwarves saw the magic at use in gnomish society and legalized magic over a thousand years ago. They created another cast of Magier who are trained at the clan's Mag'web and wear blue robes. Another influence from the Gnomes was greater attunement with nature. The caste of Druider was created to guide the clan in keeping the natural balance. They wear green robes and are educated at the Dru'weg.
They also have more equality. The castes are not as above one another as they once were. The Kleru are still the secular leader but there is honor amongst the Halberman and the Magier and Druider are equal to if not slightly above Krieger. Instead of a ranking system it is seen as more of a guide to heaven. Kleru get there through faith and good leadership. Kreiger get there by killing dragons and protecting the clan. Magier get there by working great magic in defense of or for the betterment of the clan. And Druider may enter heaven by giving sound council and listening to the earth. There are also much less Krieger than there used to be. The Magier and Druider are mostly boys who are recruited from those who would be Krieger. There are also a greater number of Halberman, now that its not so bad there are those who simply give up on their training to pursue a trade.
They also have more equality. The castes are not as above one another as they once were. The Kleru are still the secular leader but there is honor amongst the Halberman and the Magier and Druider are equal to if not slightly above Krieger. Instead of a ranking system it is seen as more of a guide to heaven. Kleru get there through faith and good leadership. Kreiger get there by killing dragons and protecting the clan. Magier get there by working great magic in defense of or for the betterment of the clan. And Druider may enter heaven by giving sound council and listening to the earth. There are also much less Krieger than there used to be. The Magier and Druider are mostly boys who are recruited from those who would be Krieger. There are also a greater number of Halberman, now that its not so bad there are those who simply give up on their training to pursue a trade.
Assets
The Bronzebart clan holds its Thaig in the Sudberg mountain on Glimburk. They mine it for gold, copper, tin, and iron.
