~=~ Wakebeard Clan ~=~

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~=~ Clan Wakebeard ~=~

 

Clan Wakebeard is a unique clan of dwarves with a rich and diverse culture quite different to that of their cousins. Founded by an unknown dwarf in Aegis, the clan remained isolated from the Kingdom of Urguan, living on the coasts. The Wakebeards only resurfaced in The Fringe, when they traveled inland to meet their kin.

 

Clan Profile:

Prime Historical Forbringing:

Name: Wakebeard

Forefather: Unknown

Founding Lord: Aumi Wakebeard

Patron God: Anbella

Origin: Cliff-dwelling dwarves brought together by Aumi Wakebeard in The Fringe.

 

Clan Status:

Commoner Clan

 

Lineages:

Gathering Type: Family

Marriage Restrictions: None

Blood line Restrictions: None

 

Clan Appearance:

Icon: A carbarum trident.

Colors: Primary White, Secondary Blue

Clan Beast: Shark

Clothing Style: Comfortable, simple

Armor: Leather or none, unless in times of war

Organization: Democratic

 

~=~ History ~=~

Nobody knows exactly how the Wakebeards came to be, but an ancient legend suggests an answer. It tells of a young dwarf who had a great love for water. He would wallow around in the shallows of a river near his mountain home. One day, he was caught in a current and carried by the river all the way to the distant coast. This is the evidence most Wakebeard scholars use when attempting to solve the mystery of the clan's past.

~=~ Appearance ~=~

Wakebeards look quite different from their mountain and cave dwelling relatives. Their diet has led to them becoming shorter. Years of exposure to the sea has left them with larger arms, hands and feet for swimming. They also have broader chests, which have adapted to house their larger lungs, which they use to hold their breath underwater. 

 Wakebeards commonly have black beards, becoming snow-white in old age. They often dye their beards a navy colour using the juice of berries which grow nearby the edges of the cliffs they inhabit. Beards are usually relatively short and very curly, to stop interference when swimming. Male Wakebeards are usually bald, a result of the years their ancestors spent working in the sun.

  Wakebeard dwarves' skin tends to be tanned and tough, after years of exposure to salt water. Their eyes are pale blue, deep blue or sea-green, because this is considered an attractive trait. The eyes are protected by extremely bushy eyebrows, to stop sea spray from stinging the eyes.

~=~ Culture ~=~

As stated above, the culture of clan Wakebeard is rich and diverse. All members retain the beliefs and characteristics of their unknown founding father; a passionate love for the sea, fishing and sailing. 

 All Wakebeards share what is known as the "Sea's Call." This is an intense love of water, especially the sea. They are content to stand still in the water, allowing it to lap at their ankles. It is considered a therapeutic and refreshing pastime.

Most Wakebeards are also passionate about sailing and fishing. They hollow out the trunks of trees to form roughly-hewn canoes, adding canvas sails and wooden oars. With these primitive boats they will catch fish; sailing in a horizontal fleet with underwater nets stretched between each ship.

Wakebeards also brew and cook. Into their ale and recipes they add the character of the sea by filling them with immense amounts of salt and sometimes seaweed. Most other dwarves cannot stomach these salty meals, but Wakebeards consider them a delicacy.

~=~ Clothing ~=~

Wakebeards dress in simple, comfortable clothing. Males will usually wear light-coloured shirts, rolling their sleeves up to the elbows. They wear knee-length shorts, leaving their feet bare to keep them tough for wading in the sea. Females will wear simple dresses of pale blue, green, yellow or white. They too keep their feet bare.

~=~ Architecture ~=~

Wakebeard architecture is a sight to behold. Wealthier members of the clan will burrow into the sides of cliffs, opening eccentric balconies and windows overlooking the sea. This has led to the clan calling themselves "Cliff Dwarves", as they do not know whether their founding father was a mountain, cave or forest dwarf.

 Poorer members, however, build on the surface above the cliffs. The materials used tend to be sandstone and oak logs.

~=~ The Trials ~=~

Wakebeards, like many other clans, have a set of trials that they complete when they feel ready to take a more important role within the clan. Upon completion of The Trials, a Wakebeard is to be respected above regular clan members, and may attend and vote at clan meetings.

 

The Trial of Courage

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As the name suggests, this trial is intended to test the courage of the individual. Participants must walk into the sea until the water has reached their chin. Then, they must dive beneath the water and take back one item, fish or plant of value to the clan. They must then locate and kill a shark, weaving its teeth into a necklace. Its meat will be cooked at the feast at the end of The Trials.

 

The Trial of Brawn

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This trial tests the skill and strength of the individual. Participants must fell a tree and use it to carve their very own fishing canoe.

 

The Trial of Creativity

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The trial tests the creativity of the individual. Participants must create their own cliff home or surface home, depending on their social class. Unique homes are favoured over bland ones.

 

The Final Trial

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The Final Trial is kept secret from all but the Wakebeards who have completed their Trials. It is considered a great honour to reach this  stage of the Trials, and upon completion a feast will be held to celebrate.

~=~ Clan Relics ~=~

The Trident- A carbarum trident thought to have been owned by the Founding Father of the clan.

~=~ Clan Members ~=~

Clan Father- Aumi Wakebeard ((Soggy365))

Clan Elders-

Clan Members-

Deceased Members-

Missing Members-

 

~=~ Clan Relations ~=~

Ireheart: Neutral

Grandaxe: Neutral

Doomforge: Neutral

Irongut: Neutral

Goldhand: Neutral

Frostbeard: Neutral

Starbreaker: Neutral

Strongbrow: Neutral

Irongrinder: Neutral

Tunnelsmasher: Neutral

Treebeard: Neutral

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