Within the libraries of Cordor, a short booklet lies on a table near to a bookshelf.
The Right and Laws of Dwarvenkind The Rights and Laws of Dwarvenkind is a multi-series guide to the - you've guessed it, outsider - the rights and laws of Dwarvenkind within the lands of Amia, especially pertaining to that of the future kingdom to be established by Clan Stonegate. These should not only be respected, but upheld by all lands. They shall be expanded upon as time goes on. To begin, let us cover the rights every member of Dwarvenkind is born with. 1) We are not to be murdered. 2) We are not to be stolen from or robbed. 3) We are not to be subjected to harassment and verbal assault. This includes questions of our honour or integrity from outsiders. 4) We are to be free, in all ways. If you are to enslave a dwarf, expect many, many more to come and free our kin. We will worship our gods, and our gods only. 5) We are to pursue any occupation we please. Insisting we work your forges or scour your mines goes against these rights. Furthermore, we shall cover the rightful laws to be applied in any Clan Stonegate hold. 1) Do not murder your kin. To do so is blasphemous and wrong. Punishment includes execution. 2) Do not steal from another kinsman. To do so is blasphemous and wrong. Punishment includes severing of your primary hand. 3) Do not question your kin's honour unless you are in the right. To do so is blasphemous and wrong. Punishment is to be decided by the offended. 4) Do not enslave any man, kin, or elf. To do so is blasphemous and wrong. Punishment includes the severing of your secondary hand, and permanent imprisonment until you shall bleed out from your wounds. Survival means freedom. 5) Do not commit incest. While this is tradition within many clans, it has led to the low birth rates of our people, according to studies performed by Clan Stonegate runecasters. Punishment includes the man being made a eunuch.