Traditional Dwarves (tɹɐdˈɪʃənə͡l dwˈɔːvz)
Subterranian Dwarvenfolk that dwell together in communities known as Mines
Traditional Dwarves are stubborn, honest and hardworking people that value practicality and strict adherence to protocol and proper procedure. They live mainly in subterranian communities that double as mines. Groups of these mines make up a Dwarven kingdom which usually has a central mine or mecca that the dwarves return to for large social celebrations.
Traditional Dwarves are the predominant dwarven culture and the culture many people from other societies will imagine when they think of the Dwarven race. It is believed that they may be the oldest race but it is also always prescient to factor in that they are not the only dwarven race.
Naming Traditions
Unisex names
Traditional Dwarven first names are also modular. Most average Dwarves will have simply one syllable names that are given in the Naming of the Babe celebration that happens after a Dwarven babe is born. However, some Dwarves may have additional single syllable prefixes or suffixes added onto their names to denote certain titles or achivements in a Dwarf's life.
Family names
Traditional Dwarven family names are like heirlooms to those within the culture. They carry significant weight and legacy and uphold the history of a given family. Dwarven family names start off a simple one-vowel affairs but as a family grows more renown and gets bestowed upon them various titles more and more suffixes and prefixes are added. This means that Dwarves with large family heritages and dwarves without are very easily distinguishable.
Dwarven surnames are also known to be almost in a state of flux, as some Dwarves may choose to shorten or abbreviate their last names if they become too big, this leads to names that seem incomprehnsible to say. However, Dwarven surnames are almost never actually uttered. Thus, they mainly serve the purpose for record keeping and lineage tracking.
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