Elves typically live in wooded areas, obscured by the trees and with the resources of the forest at their disposal. They seek to protect and preserve these wildlands as much as they are protected by them. These settlements are called Stands.

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Elves settle in communities called stands, but many elves are itinerant and travel the land, never settling in one place. They travel alone or in small groups, but also in larger groups that often have a familial relation. These are called branches.

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A dwarven runeforger can learn to channel their comradeship with others to bolster their own health. The more allies they are surrounded by in close proximity the heartier they become. This runeforger technique is called Hearthzeal and can be taken as a Feat..

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Runeforgers master their mind and body through the pursuit of runic traditions that focus their will. They learn to speak to and understand the very elements, especially earth and fire, and weave that knowledge into runes carved in metal, stone, or wood. .

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Khabba is a plant used by the dwarves of Taluma. It is considered a weed by others, but chips of the root are toasted and used to brew a warm beverage that provides energy.

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Dwarven holds are filled with smoke, and not just from the fires of hearths and forges, torches and candles. A large amount of it comes from the pipes they are fond of smoking.

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Sunsreach is the site of pilgrimages by dwarves who try to reach the peak as it is the closest they can get to the sun which they worship as the celestial manifestation of the element of fire. Due to its height alone it is one of the most difficult climbs, and dwarves who attempt it do so with as little gear as they can to prove their worthiness. Those that make the climb are given the title Soltouched..

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Dwarven clothing is mostly made of wool and leather, or even burlap. Rougher materials do not irritate their tougher skin and stand up to the abuse given them by the toil of dwarven life.

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The dwarves of Taluma have two primary celebrations throughout the year, celebrating the advancement of the year, but more importantly honoring their tutelary deities Sol and Eosta, the Lord and Lady of the sun and Eost, the planet: fire and earth. They occur at the beginning and midpoint of what the dwarves consider a year, starting with the rise of the sun on the winter solstice and the midway point of the summer solstice.

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