Dworn: Difference between revisions

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|icon=RaceIcon_Dworn.png

|quote=Ancient, resilient, and masterful craftsmen, the Dworn have shaped the world with stone, steel, and traditions that endure through the ages.

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* [[Classes#Fighter|Fighter]]

* [[Classes#Ranger|Ranger]]

* [[Classes#Paladin|Paladin]]

* [[Classes#Artificer|Artificer]]

* [[Classes#Battle Mage|Battle Mage]]

* [[Classes#Sorcerer|Sorcerer]]

* [[Classes#Arcane Assassin|Arcane Assassin]]

* [[Classes#Cleric|Cleric]]

* [[Classes#Druid|Druid]]

* [[Classes#Bard|Bard]]

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|name=Stonehearth Clan

|icon=SubIcon_StonehearthClan.png

|summary=The Stonehearth Clan are master builders, architects, and stonemasons whose works can be found across much of Tymora. They believe that every wall, bridge, and fortress should outlive its creator, and take immense pride in leaving a lasting mark upon the world.

<div class="wizlords-culture-suggested-class"><b>Suggested Class:</b> [[Classes#Fighter|Fighter]]/[[Classes#Ranger|Ranger]] (Ironbound)</div>

<div class="wizlords-culture-class-note">The Ironbound are the hardened warriors of the Dworn, forming the backbone of their military forces. Clad in heavy armor and wielding sturdy round shields engraved with clan runes, the Ironbound are masters of the axe and blade. Renowned for their discipline and unshakable formations, they are often deployed to defend Holds during sieges or to break enemy lines in open battle.</div>

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|name=Ironroot Clan

|icon=SubIcon_IronrootClan.png

|summary=The Ironroot Clan are renowned smiths and metalworkers, responsible for forging many of the finest weapons, armour, and tools in the known world. To an Ironroot Dworn, the forge is both workplace and sacred tradition, where skill is measured by precision, discipline, and dedication.

<div class="wizlords-culture-suggested-class"><b>Suggested Class:</b> [[Classes#Artificer|Artificer]] (Runesmith)</div>

<div class="wizlords-culture-class-note">Runesmiths are the master crafters and inventors of the Dworn, blending the art of smithing with arcane ferromancy. They craft legendary weapons, armor, and tools, embedding them with powerful runes and steel magic. Runesmiths are vital to the defense and advancement of Dworn technology, often seen as innovators and spiritual successors of Thargrid, the Goddess of the Forge.</div>

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|name=Deepdelver Clan

|icon=SubIcon_DeepdelverClan.png

|summary=The Deepdelver Clan are explorers of the underworld, venturing into forgotten tunnels, ancient caverns, and the deepest reaches of the mountains in search of wealth and discovery. They are known for their courage, curiosity, and willingness to go where others will not.

<div class="wizlords-culture-suggested-class"><b>Suggested Class:</b> [[Classes#Sorcerer|Sorcerer]] (Geomancer)</div>

<div class="wizlords-culture-class-note">Geomancers are mages who manipulate the very earth beneath their feet. By drawing power from the land, they reshape terrain, raise stone walls, and summon guardians made of living rock to protect their Holds. Geomancers are often found at the forefront of Dworn defensive efforts, turning the environment itself into a weapon.</div>

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|name=Wavebreaker Clan

|icon=SubIcon_WavebreakerClan.png

|summary=The Wavebreaker Clan are sailors, navigators, shipwrights, and explorers who carry Dworn influence far beyond the mountains. Their lives are shaped by the sea, trade, and discovery, and they are often among the most worldly of Dworn.

<div class="wizlords-culture-suggested-class"><b>Suggested Class:</b> [[Classes#Battle Mage|Battle Mage]]/[[Classes#Arcane Assassin|Arcane Assassin]] (Ferromancer)</div>

<div class="wizlords-culture-class-note">Ferromancers wield the raw power of steel, using their magic to reinforce armor, sharpen blades, and enhance the physical strength of their allies. On the battlefield, Ferromancers are force multipliers, bolstering their kin with spells that harden their bodies like tempered steel or send showers of molten metal upon foes.</div>

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|name=Flamebearer Clan

|icon=SubIcon_FlamebearerClan.png

|summary=The Flamebearer Clan are the warriors and guardians of the Dworn people. Raised on stories of ancient battles and sworn oaths, they dedicate themselves to martial excellence, courage, and the defence of their kin.

<div class="wizlords-culture-suggested-class"><b>Suggested Class:</b> [[Classes#Paladin|Paladin]] (Stoneguard)</div>

<div class="wizlords-culture-class-note">The Stoneguard are sacred warriors devoted to the protection of the Dworn Holds and their people. They carry enchanted weapons blessed by Runecallers and inscribed with divine runes of protection. Guided by the will of the hero gods, Stoneguards serve as frontline champions in battles against monstrous threats and incursions from rival factions.</div>

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|name=Runekeeper Clan

|icon=SubIcon_RunekeeperClan.png

|summary=The Runekeeper Clan preserves the ancient knowledge of the Dworn. Scholars, geomancers, ferromancers, historians, and rune-smiths all find a place among their ranks, dedicating themselves to wisdom that must never be forgotten.

<div class="wizlords-culture-suggested-class"><b>Suggested Class:</b> [[Classes#Bard|Bard]] (Runecaller)</div>

<div class="wizlords-culture-class-note">Runecallers serve as spiritual leaders, storytellers, and keepers of Dworn lore. Drawing upon the divine power of the hero gods, they etch protective runes, sing sagas of old, and weave magic into their words, inspiring allies and casting blessings. Runecallers often lead rituals, reinforcing the unity of the Holds through shared faith and history.</div>

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|name=Hearthwarden Clan

|icon=SubIcon_HearthwardenClan.png

|summary=The Hearthwarden Clan forms the heart of Dworn society, tending fields, breweries, livestock, and the traditions that bind communities together. Their people are often known for generosity, practicality, and a strong sense of shared responsibility.

<div class="wizlords-culture-suggested-class"><b>Suggested Class:</b> [[Classes#Cleric|Cleric]]/[[Classes#Druid|Druid]] (Hearthwarden)</div>

<div class="wizlords-culture-class-note">The Hearthwardens are the compassionate healers and caretakers of the Dworn, devoted to Haldura, Goddess of Hearth and Home. Their magic draws from the warmth of the forge and the flame of community, mending wounds, curing ailments, and shielding the vulnerable. In times of war, Hearthwardens walk the battlefield, tending to the fallen and keeping the Dworn fighting.</div>