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 Like many Dwarf Clans, The Golka are made up of many smaller clans and families.  However, like all Dwarves, the majority of those smaller families have the overall welfare of the Dwarf ‘nation’ as a priority, and cooperate together under the leadership of Clan Golka.  When the great mines and holdings in western Brevoy were lost, the dwarves started reorganizing.  It was slow, but what is fifteen or twenty years out of a dwarf’s lifetime?   Like many Dwarf Clans, The Golka are made up of many smaller clans and families.  However, like all Dwarves, the majority of those smaller families have the overall welfare of the Dwarf ‘nation’ as a priority, and cooperate together under the leadership of Clan Golka.  When the great mines and holdings in western Brevoy were lost, the dwarves started reorganizing.  It was slow, but what is fifteen or twenty years out of a dwarf’s lifetime?  
  
-While the dwarves don’t yet appear to have a grand plan, the basic plan seems to be based around a number of different communities.  Perhaps learning a lesson and going with the //don’t put all your eggs in one basket// philosophy or, perhaps, there just wasn’t a strong enough leader.  So far four main initiatives have had some success.+While the dwarves don’t yet appear to have a grand plan, the basic plan seems to be based around a number of different communities.  Perhaps learning a lesson and going with the //don’t put all your eggs in one basket// philosophy or, perhaps, there just wasn’t a strong enough leader.   
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 ===== Settlements ===== ===== Settlements =====
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 ==== The New Lands ==== ==== The New Lands ====
    
-Midmarch has seen a steady influx of Dwarves into the area.  Slow to start with, some dwarves are starting to establish themselves.  Both the Stigmars and Silverhammers have an established presence in Ironkeep, while Gandred has a position of responsibility in Ringbridge.  There isn't much activity in Fort Drelev, while Varnhold has a single Dwarf brewery. +The Southern Region has seen a steady influx of Dwarves into the area.  Slow to start with, some dwarves are starting to establish themselves.  Both the Stigmars and Silverhammers have established holdings in The Southern Region.  While other Dwarves hold positions of responsibility in a couple of nobles estates.
 ===== Clan Golka ===== ===== Clan Golka =====
  
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 The al Golka claim to be direct decedents of the original founder and are  often trained to take leadership position.   They all have other skills, of course, but are expected to rise to prominence in their field – not only by their family, but by the whole of the Great Clan.  They are the wealthiest and most influential group by a long way. The al Golka claim to be direct decedents of the original founder and are  often trained to take leadership position.   They all have other skills, of course, but are expected to rise to prominence in their field – not only by their family, but by the whole of the Great Clan.  They are the wealthiest and most influential group by a long way.
-  * **Ralin al Golka**, Mayor of Brunderton, is nephew of the lost Chieftain, and has led the growth of his town, he is probably the strongest candidate, if ever a new Chieftain.  It has grown from a small mining settlement into a significant town with trading links to both Restov and New Steven.  It is successful, financially strong, and fast becoming the new Dwarf-Home of Brevoy. +  * **Ralin al Golka**, Mayor of Brunderton, is nephew of the lost Chieftain, and has led the growth of his town, he is probably the strongest candidate, if ever a new Chieftain.  Under his leadership, Bunderton has grown from a small mining settlement into a significant town with trading links to both Restov, New Steven and across the region.  It is the most successful, financially the strongest - and fast becoming the new Dwarf-Home in Brevoy.   Ralin has a Noble Estate in Brunderton and also ‘owns’ a Mine, the Brunderton Mint and an exotic Forge. In the town.  He is Rich, powerful and Influential. 
-  * Ralin has a Noble Estate  in Brunderton and also ‘owns’ a Mine, the Brunderton Mint and an exotic Forge. In the town.  He is Rich, powerful and Influential. +  * **Abbot Dunan al Golka**, leads Torag’s Monastery in Brunderton.  An older Dwarf, he has supported his nephew (Ralin)  as he has developed the town.  He is one of the instigators of the ‘Clan Loan’ programme – that helps Dwarf Clans get re-established.  His first priority, of course, were his Golka relatives -  but now the plan has opened up to other dwarves.  He is seen as the  leader of the Church of Torag across the region. 
-  * **Abbot Dunan al Golka**, leads Torag’s Monatery in Brunderton.  An older Dwarf, he has supported his nephew (Ralin)  as he has developed the town.  He is one of the instigators of the ‘Clan Loan’ programme – that helps Dwarf Clans get re-established.  His first priority, of course, were his Golka relatives -  but now the plan has opened up to other dwarves.  He is seen as the, de fecto, leader of the Church of Torag across the region. +  * **Darain al Golka**, leader of the Restov Dwarves, nephew of the lost Chieftain, and City Councillor in Restov.  Not as rich nor as well-connected as his cousin (Ralin) Darain is still one of the most influential dwarves.  He ‘owns’ the biggest and best Weapon and Armour Smithy in Restov and serves on the City Council.  Ironically, perhaps, it was loans and support from Restov that has enabled Brunderton to grow in the way that it has. 
-  * **Darain al Golka**, leader of the Restov Dwarves, nephew of the lost Chieftain, and City Councillor in Restov.  Not as rich nor as well connected as his cousin (Ralin) Darain is still one of the most influential dwarves.  He ‘owns’ the biggest and best Weapon and Armour Smithy in Restov and serves on the City Council.  Ironically, perhaps, it was loans and support from Restov that has enabled Brunderton to grow in the way that it has. +  * **Toval al Golka** ( son of the lost Chieftain of the Golka)  has organized the dwarves of Greyhaven into a semi-coherent body.   In Dwarf terms, he is quite young, and hasn’t truly been tested – and while his initiatives in Greyhaven are laudable, they haven’t been a great success …. 
-  * **Toval al Golka** ( son of the lost Chieftain of the Golka)  has organised the dwarves of Greyhaven into a semi-coherent body.   In Dwarf terms, he is quite young, and hasn’t truly been tested – and while his initiatives in Greyhaven are laudable, they haven’t been a great success ….+  * **Poran al Gorka** - a cousin of the house, Poran has a mansion and businesses in New Stetven, and provides leadership there.  Slowly, with the help from Torag's Church and The Loresons, he is pulling the dwarves together into a single community.
  
-==== Major Clans ====+==== Traditional Clans ====
  
   * **Clan Devale** -  established brewers of Dwarven ale – they own Breweries, Inns and Taverns across Brevoy.  Their reach makes them quite an influential clan -  even though they don’t follow a high status profession.   * **Clan Devale** -  established brewers of Dwarven ale – they own Breweries, Inns and Taverns across Brevoy.  Their reach makes them quite an influential clan -  even though they don’t follow a high status profession.
-  * **Clan Rokser** – A very traditional clan of stone workers, they have quarries and workshops in Brundeston, New Steven and Greyhaven. +  * **Clan Rokser** – A very traditional clan of stone workers, they have quarries and workshops in Brundeston, New Steven and Greyhaven, but haven't yet been tempted away from traditional Dwarf communities. 
-  * **Clan Hafgrey** – rumour has it that one of their ancestors was a Duegar, who was integrated into traditional Dwarf Sociey.  They  own a mines and Smithies, in Brunderton and Greyhaven. +  * **Clan Hafgrey** – rumour has it that one of their ancestors was a Duegar, who was integrated into traditional Dwarf Sociey.  They  own a mines and Smithies, in Brunderton and Greyhaven.  One of the more adventurous of the traditional clans, they also have a smithy in Sirian. 
-  * **Clan Ironheart** – A renowned military family, Clan Ironheart control Brunderton’s defences and supply mercenary guard services to Dwarf businesses in Bunderton, Tusk, Greyhaven and Restov., They aren’t particularly wealthy, but they are influential. +  * **Clan Ironheart** – A renowned military family, Clan Ironheart control Brunderton’s defences and supply mercenary guard services to Dwarf businesses in Bunderton, Tusk, Greyhaven and Restov. They aren’t particularly wealthy, but they are influential.  They can be found in well established Dwarven Communities. 
-  * **Clan Pandoon** – A clan of Dwarven Smiths who have businesses in Restov and Greyhaven +  * **Clan Pandoon** – A clan of Dwarven Smiths who have businesses in Restov, Greyhaven and the Khavatorov estate.  One of the more adventurous of the traditional clans. 
-  * **Clan Loreson** -  A clan of scholars and teachers who know all the old stories.  They have Schools in all the main settlements and have a chain of shops selling Dwarf Cultural Supplies. Not a high-status, or wealthy, clan - but a well respected one.+  * **Clan Loreson** -  A clan of scholars and teachers who know all the old stories.  They have Schools in all the main settlements and have a chain of shops selling Dwarf Cultural Supplies. Not a high-status, or wealthy, clan - but a well respected one.  They can be found in  most Dwarven Enclaves-  new and traditional.
  
-==== Lesser Clans ====+==== The Rising Clans ====
  
   * **Clan Stigmar:** A small clan, shattered by the loss of the Great Mine, the majority of Clan Golka, and many of their members - the Stigmars have struggled to carve out a place for themselves.  Traditionally, the more suitable members of the family have gone into the church, while others have worked for the military or in general roles. Now, they have found a way to start bringing their disparate family together again, raise their status and provide a family base.  (Note:  This is a DM based clan)   * **Clan Stigmar:** A small clan, shattered by the loss of the Great Mine, the majority of Clan Golka, and many of their members - the Stigmars have struggled to carve out a place for themselves.  Traditionally, the more suitable members of the family have gone into the church, while others have worked for the military or in general roles. Now, they have found a way to start bringing their disparate family together again, raise their status and provide a family base.  (Note:  This is a DM based clan)
-    *  //Strude Stigmar// - Elder of the Church of Torag in Tusk.  Has arranged a loan from the dwarves of Tusk to fund the expansion of the Church in Ironkeep. +    *  //Strude Stigmar// - Elder of the Church of Torag in Tusk.   
-    *  //Lutz Stigmar// – Elder of the Church of Torag in Midmarch/Tusk.  He trained at the temple to Torag in Brunderton, and nephew of Strude, The Elder Priest of Tusk.  Using a loan from the Church of Torag (Partly from Tusk, partly from Brunderton) to establish Torag as the primary deity in Marik’s holdings.  +    *  //Lutz Stigmar// – Elder of the Church of Torag in Midmarch/Tusk.  He is leader of the Dwarves in New Dawn, and has been appointed as Moderator for the Aeris Estates.
     * //Findal Stigmar// – Leader of a group of Dwarven Prospectors – and one of the beneficiaries of the loan arrangement between Clan Stigmar and the Dwarven Diaspora.  Findal, and his team, have been working for Brunderton Mining -  but have taken this opportunity to set up on their own.     * //Findal Stigmar// – Leader of a group of Dwarven Prospectors – and one of the beneficiaries of the loan arrangement between Clan Stigmar and the Dwarven Diaspora.  Findal, and his team, have been working for Brunderton Mining -  but have taken this opportunity to set up on their own.
   * **Clan Silverhammer:** Named after an exceptionally talented whitesmith, the clan leaders have pursued the family tradition of working with fine metals and have a reputation for top quality jewellery and fine art pieces.  Many others follow the more traditional affinity with stone, and are noted for their larger civic and military constructions.   (This is a PC affiliated clan, which has to meet the PC’s expectations)   * **Clan Silverhammer:** Named after an exceptionally talented whitesmith, the clan leaders have pursued the family tradition of working with fine metals and have a reputation for top quality jewellery and fine art pieces.  Many others follow the more traditional affinity with stone, and are noted for their larger civic and military constructions.   (This is a PC affiliated clan, which has to meet the PC’s expectations)
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     * //Nargrym Silverhammer// -  Giantslayer, adventurer and nephew to Hargrym.  He turns up every now and then.     * //Nargrym Silverhammer// -  Giantslayer, adventurer and nephew to Hargrym.  He turns up every now and then.
     * //Bungrima Silverhammer// – Stone singer -  and stone crafter extraordinaire …     * //Bungrima Silverhammer// – Stone singer -  and stone crafter extraordinaire …
-  * **The Bouldershoulders:** A mining clan who were almost destroyed with the loss of The Great Mine.  They are clever  miners and excellent gold-sniffers, with many members skilled in other crafts.   So far they have not really managed to re-establish themselves in the post-collapse world.   + 
-    * //Valgard Bouldershoulder// – he is a skilled miner and armourer.  He oversees the mining complex at Ironkeep in Midmarch. + 
-  * **The Nameless:** Not really nameless, but members of clans who were so badly impacted by the loss of the great mine, that they hardly exist anymore.  There aren’t all that many of them, but they are seen as the responsibility of the whole Dwarven community.  There is an unspoken obligation to help ‘The nameless  ones’ find their place in the new post-collapse society – and many Clans go out of their way to find homes and work for these survivors. +==== The Nameless: ==== 
-    * //Gandred// - a young, member of a lost-clan.  The Church of Torag (Brunderton) and Darain al Golka (Restov) were his mentors.  Now that he has completed his apprenticeship in Restov and oversees a Forge-Shrine in Ringbridge.+ 
 +  * Not really nameless, but members of clans who were so badly impacted by the loss of the great mine, that they hardly exist anymore.  There aren’t all that many of them, but they are seen as the responsibility of the whole Dwarven community.  There is an unspoken obligation to help ‘The nameless  ones’ find their place in the new post-collapse society – and many Clans go out of their way to find homes and work for these survivors. 
 +    * //Gandred// - a young, member of a lost-clan.  The Church of Torag (Brunderton) and Darain al Golka (Restov) were his mentors.  Now that he has completed his apprenticeship in Restov and oversees a Forge-Shrine in Ringbridge, and acts as the Town's treasurer. 
 +    * //Valgard Bouldershoulder// –  is a skilled miner and armourer. He oversees the mining complex at Ironkeep in Midmarch.  The Bouldershoulders are clever miners and excellent gold-sniffers, with many members skilled in other crafts. So far they have not really managed to re-establish themselves in the post-collapse world.
     * //Bagan Aigror // - Currently working in Restov and looking for opportunity.     * //Bagan Aigror // - Currently working in Restov and looking for opportunity.
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