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Sartarites and Dwarves

Posted on November 16, 2024

The two groups of dwarves that Sartarites are most likely to be familiar with are: Dwarf Mine. This very large dwarf community rarely interacts with humans outside of Dwarf Stronghold Inn and Goranthal….

The Pavis Dwarfs

Posted on June 19, 2024

There are some 200 to 300 dwarfs in Pavis. They are all members of the Flintnail cult. Most are masons and metal-workers, and are willing to teach humans these skills or trade…

Notes on Armor and Helmets

Posted on January 24, 2024

We know from RQG that closed or open helmets are most common for nobles and warriors (Light Infantry is associated with composite helmets). So let’s think about styles, starting with Kethaela. Remember…

The Hungry Plateau

Posted on January 22, 2024

The Hungry Plateau is some 1350 meters high, and the plateau itself rises some 700 meters above the surrounding foothills. It is smaller than the Grand Mesa in Colorado (although not that…

Boldhome Embassies

Posted on May 31, 2023

In general, Gloranthan kingdoms and empires send representatives to each other’s countries to negotiate on specific issues, such as war, peace, or trade relations. Sometimes, a high status member of one kingdom…

Universal Rule

Posted on April 3, 2022

The Red Emperor claims universal rule based on: The Red Emperor is charged with provide peace and order to the whole world. Now that doesnt mean he needs to govern the world…

Notes on Dwarfs

Posted on January 19, 2022

The dwarfs are an often underestimated and underrepresented Elder Race. In Sartar, they arguably played a bigger role than any other major Elder Race. They built the walls of Sartar’s cities, the…

Dwarf related dangers

Posted on October 2, 2021

What is your favorite dwarf related danger? Here’s the options: Jolati with buggy pre-programmed commands. Gobbler seeking stolen gunpowder. Angry spirits escaped from a faulty Silver Dwarf energy matrix. Mechanical construct (tiktok)…

Pockets of Boldhome II

Posted on August 10, 2021

Each pocket is split into terraces, and each terrace has several galleries. Each gallery holds many families, usually organized around guild, clan, or cult activities. Galleries typically have a large communal eating…

MGP8148 Dwarfs: A Guide to the Mostali (2009)

We are the Mostali. We tend the World Machine. Do not pretend that the world is not broken for we see its mechanism and tell you that its gears are seizing and…

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