Stormfist
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History
The Stormfists were a vassal clan of the Frostbeard. A clan of big, caring, white/grey fair-haired dwarves. created by the two youngest offspring of Baldin Frostbeard and the Snow elf Erniel. These two offspring were Exmord Stormfist and his younger twin brother Belrig Stormfist. The Stormfists were loyal to the Frostbeard Clan and the Clan Fathers of the Stormfist were expected to swear fealty to the Clan Father of the Frostbeard Clan. Exmord and Belgrig were the first Clan fathers of the Stormfists.. After the death of King Kerwyr Frostbeard, the Stormfist were unwanted by both Urguan and the Clan they served; the Frostbeards. Because of this they were forced into exile, living in the cold mountain tops trying to survive in any way they could. During this exile the Clan Father Exnord Stormfist died of starvation, and Begrig was lost in a blizzard. The surviving Clan members elected Exnord’s sons; Boreas Stormfist and his twin brother Notos Stormfist to become the next Clan Fathers. The dwed of Clan Stormfist did not hold a grudge against the Frostbeards, they saw holding such grudge only as a weakness that would hurt them in the future. Because of this, the second generation of Clan Fathers led their people back to Kaz'Ulrah where they expected a new beginning for his people, this time serving a unified nation. In Kaz'Ulrah Boreas Stormfist was granted a clan hall by V erthaik II Frostbeard. Their numbers grew but not fast enough, with time Edel Silvervein came with some silvervein men. His proposal harsh and unwavering; Give us the clan hall or we will put all your clan to the sword. Boreas Stormfist saw this and offered a counter offer to the unwavering Edel. Boreas told him, let us merge clans, take our culture, let my people join you, and merge our sigils, in exchange you will have the clan hall and more men. Edel though about it and agreed. Boreas Stormfist won the battle, he saved his people and their culture. With time the Stormfists became a decent number in the silverveins ranks, and the Stormfist way of life was adopted by many silverveins. With time Edel stepped down as clan father and Boreas Stormfist was elected. Sadly this was not long lived as many Frostbeards despised the Stormfists, and one day the body of Boreas Stormfist was found on the clan hall of the frostbeards. After that day the Stormfists where hunted down like animals alongside the silverveins until all the Stormfists living in the dwarven city were killed. During their time in Atlas the Stormfists thanks to the actions of Egoi Stormfists broke away from the SIlvervein Clan. This was done after Egoi and the Silvervein clan father of the time agreed to cancel the Blue-Silver Concordat. After Egoi's brother's death he stepped down as clan father out of depression, this led the way for the first Clan Mother; Lyra Stormfist. Lyra also became the first Clan leader that led alone without a co-clan Father/mother as its tradition.
Appearance
Stormfists tend to have pale blueish or some shade of white/grey hair. They are around the size of a frostbeard if not a bit taller. Some may have knife shaped ears but this trait is not always seen in stormfists. Stormfist males grow their beards since youth and do not shave. Women stormfists are supposed to be the most beautiful of all dwedmar.
Culture
Language
Despite all Stormfists being able to speak the common tongue and basic dwarven, the Stormfists actually have their own language; Strunmah-Tinvaak which roughly translates to; Mountain tongue. This language is more prevalent in the elders of the clan and was almost lost during the first genocide of the Stormfists.
Belives
⌭ The beard
The beard is a holy gift from wyrvun to indicate that the dwedmar are the ones that have been chosen to keep order and balance in the world. Only women are except bearing the beard.
⌭ Death
Stormfists traditionally cremate deceased members on mountaintops. This is so the soul of the deceased can travel to Wyrvun’s embrace being granted a place amongst the stars and the remains can be one with the mountain once more.
⌭ Afterlife
If a Stormfist has lived a good life it is said that Wyrvun would grant him or her a place amongst the stars. Thus being able to live eternally looking upon all the realms of existence and learning from them. It is believed that the stars that show in our skies are the Souls of great descendants who gained Wyrvun’s admiration so they were placed there as to show the rest of their kin how far they can go.
⌭ Children of Wyrvun
As beloved children of Wyrvun the Stormfists are always ready to march to war against those who declare war on a nation that is also composed of worshipers of Wyrvun, such as the Frostbeards and the Snow Elves.
Religion
Stormfists believe in Wyrvun and his different aspects;
YEMMEKAR / The Father / Paternal aspect Symbol: The Sun
Yemekar or the Father (aspect) is the aspect of Wyrvun connected to; Power, Creation, balance, leadership, smithing, metalwork, stonework, fire, sun. In general, every Stormfist is said to be assigned two aspects, one at birth and one at the end of their beardling trials, these indicate the paths that each individual will take in life. In general, the Father is one of the most popular aspects of Wyrvun as it creates leaders be it in the area of politics or sciences, but it is also popular for its role as the aspect of those that wish to be fathers and have many children. smiths, metalworkers, and stoneworkers tend to choose this aspect after their beardling trials if they were not appointed this aspect at birth.
Anbella / The Mother / Maternal Aspect Symbol: A red moon (lunar eclipse)
Anbella or The Mother(aspect) is the aspect of Wyrvun connected to; Safety, honesty, home, healing, marriage, family, fertility, oaths, life, nature, peace. Just as the Father aspect of Wyrvun is popular with many males the Mother is also very popular with many females. In society Anbella or the Mother, aspect tends to be the aspect chosen by the farmers and those that work in taverns. This aspect is also present in times of judgment when the situation requires a merciful hand. Anbella’s opposite aspect of Wyrvun is Dungrimm.
DUNNGRIM / The guard / Guardian Aspect Symbol: the moon
Dungrimm or The Guard (aspect) is the aspect of Wyrvun connected to; Battle, valor, bravery, honor, defense, law, justice, the dead, the moon. As the Mother/Anbella is the aspect of Wyrvun connected to life and mercy, so is Dungrimm/ The Guard (aspect) connected to death and raw justice. The Guard is chosen and prayed to by those that face death on a daily basis be it soldiers or executioners, even priest that burn the dead pray to this aspect. Despite his association with death, the Guard is one of the most beloved aspects of Wyrvun as it gives security and justice to those that pray for it.
Belka / The Traveler / the Guide Aspect Symbol: The northern star
The Traveler is the aspect of Wyrvun connected to; Love, romance, youth, dancing, courtship, explorers, sea, sailors, travelers, seduction, lightning, settlers. For a long time during their time in exile from dwarven societies the Stormfists prayed to the Traveler, those that pray to it will never be lost. Young folk that escape together in love also pray to the Traveler to guide them to a fair location where they can start their life. The Traveler tends to be connected to the professions of; Sailors, priests, and showmen.
Ogradhad / The Philosopher / The Thought Aspect Symbol: A covered sun (Solar eclipse)
The Philosopher is the aspect of Wyrvun connected to; Scholarship, invention, discovery, knowledge, magic, and records. Even though being by far one of the Aspects with the least members that pic it as their own personal aspect at birth or after their trials, the Philosopher keeps being prayed too quite often before making a decision; this is done in the hopes that Wyrvun’s wisdom will guide said individual’s choices. The Philosopher tends to be connected to the scholarly.
Armakak / The Trader / The Commerce Aspect Symbol: The Southern Star
The Trader is a twin aspect with the Traveler (similar to the Guard and the Mother) this aspect of Wyrvun is connected to; Wealth, luck, chance, negotiation, trade. While the Traveler (Northern star) leads to colder more hospitable climates for the Stormfists (usually), the Trader (Southern Star) leads to areas with more races and more trade (usually). The Trader tends to be connected to the professions of; Merchants, Businessmen, and investors.
Traditions
Trials
✧The Cleansing Before starting the great trial a beardling must cleanse himself. To do so said beardling needs to make a pilgrimage to a shrine of Wyrvun. There he will have to give a sacrifice (minas, weapon, or blood sacrifice) and pray to Wyrvun.
✧The Great Trial Once blessed and cleansed by Wyrvun the beardlings would travel in a group to form part of a hunt. In this hunt they will have to assist in killing a Wyvern. If the beardling shows bravery during the hunt he will pass the trial.
✧The Grand Reward After they killed the Wyvern the beardlings have to remove the heart of the creature. After giving a prayer to Wyrvun and blessing the heart the beardlings are to eat it.
The Two Pillars of the Stormfists
⌭ Family
The first pillar in Stormfist culture is family. To a Stormfist family is the most important thing in this world. Stormfists are always expected to be ready to die defending family. It is a common belief in the clan that when defending a fellow Stormfist the spirit of Wyrvun blesses them with strength to face any foe that threatens the bonds of family, be it physical or metaphysical.
⌭ Honor
The second pillar in Stormfist culture is Honor. Because of this, a Stormfist is forbidden from begging for anything, including their lives. When captured a Stormfist should not let himself/herself be executed, he should always face death standing. A Stormfist most not fear death as once they die they will be reunited with their ancestors. Lying and equivocating are both shamed upon by the Stormfists.
