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	{{SeeAlso\|Kingdom of Gold and Iron}}		{{SeeAlso\|Kingdom of Gold and Iron}}

	Many dwarves share stories of their ancestral past, legends reaching as far back as when [[~~Dwarven~~ pantheon\|their gods]] walked the world with them. In these histories the dwarves lived in the [[Kingdom of Gold and Iron]], a great subterranean realm where the gods benevolently guided their subjects, instructing the earliest dwarves in how to build grand cities and work metal and stone. Eventually the cities of the Kingdom grew too full for the god-kings of the dwarves. They shed their mortal forms, ascending into full divinity while leaving behind their recorded wisdom for the mortal societies they had established to continue to grow and thrive.		Many dwarves share stories of their ancestral past, legends reaching as far back as when [[Dwer pantheon\|their gods]] walked the world with them. In these histories the dwarves lived in the [[Kingdom of Gold and Iron]], a great subterranean realm where the gods benevolently guided their subjects, instructing the earliest dwarves in how to build grand cities and work metal and stone. Eventually the cities of the Kingdom grew too full for the god-kings of the dwarves. They shed their mortal forms, ascending into full divinity while leaving behind their recorded wisdom for the mortal societies they had established to continue to grow and thrive.

	The Kingdom prospered, but it was not to last, as with time came complacency. Just as today there were many hostile denizens of the [[Depths]] against whom the dwarves had to defend their realm and protect their magnificent works. This watchfulness began to falter as the clans who had been given the role of guards grew excessively proud and self-confident in the fortifications they had built. They disregarded their duties for too long, and eventually in one impossibly large assault the monsters of the dark overwhelmed the walls of the Kingdom. As their promenades, palaces, and workshops alike were overrun, the dwarves fought as long as they could but were eventually forced to flee, scattering through the Depths. Most made their way to the surface for the first time, while others remained underground as they attempted to set up new realms in the image of the Kingdom. For their part in allowing the Kingdom to fall, the clans that neglected their responsibilities were cursed, turning into the [[duergar]].		The Kingdom prospered, but it was not to last, as with time came complacency. Just as today there were many hostile denizens of the [[Depths]] against whom the dwarves had to defend their realm and protect their magnificent works. This watchfulness began to falter as the clans who had been given the role of guards grew excessively proud and self-confident in the fortifications they had built. They disregarded their duties for too long, and eventually in one impossibly large assault the monsters of the dark overwhelmed the walls of the Kingdom. As their promenades, palaces, and workshops alike were overrun, the dwarves fought as long as they could but were eventually forced to flee, scattering through the Depths. Most made their way to the surface for the first time, while others remained underground as they attempted to set up new realms in the image of the Kingdom. For their part in allowing the Kingdom to fall, the clans that neglected their responsibilities were cursed, turning into the [[duergar]].

Gronk at 17:11, 14 October 2024

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	Dwarven mastery of traveling the Depths, and especially their use of the [[Warp\|Warps]], has led to their establishment of communities and nations in far-flung places. Two dwarven peoples have historically inhabited [[Thadria]], the [[Barat Rkund\|Rkundi]] and the [[Tumunzari]], though of these today only the Rkundi have a nation of their own. In recent centuries some Rkundi dwarves have established the new towns and cities of [[Barat Tor]] in the [[Western Coast]].		Dwarven mastery of traveling the Depths, and especially their use of the [[Warp\|Warps]], has led to their establishment of communities and nations in far-flung places. Two dwarven peoples have historically inhabited [[Thadria]], the [[Barat Rkund\|Rkundi]] and the [[Tumunzari]], though of these today only the Rkundi have a nation of their own. In recent centuries some Rkundi dwarves have established the new towns and cities of [[Barat Tor]] in the [[Western Coast]].

	In more southerly latitudes are the dwarves of [[Kharakun]], who live in great cities within the crystal caves of the [[Fangs of Khurazar]]. Far to the east, within [[Vaothan]], are the [[Island Kings]] of [[Emperor's Island]]~~. Deep beneath the sea to their southwest lies [[Barazar El]], where dwarves and duergar have established isolated communities in the deepest levels of the ocean~~.		In more southerly latitudes are the dwarves of [[Kharakun]], who live in great cities within the crystal caves of the [[Fangs of Khurazar]]. Far to the east, within [[Vaothan]], are the [[Island Kings]] of [[Emperor's Island]].

	Not all dwarves live in sedentary communities. Some, like the [[Akwarai]] of the [[Sangora Desolation]], live nomadic lives instead.		Not all dwarves live in sedentary communities. Some, like the [[Akwarai]] of the [[Sangora Desolation]], live nomadic lives instead.
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	== Heritages ==		== Heritages ==
	* [[Akwarai\|Akwarai dwarf]]		* [[Akwarai\|Akwarai dwarf]]
	* [[Barazar El\|Barazan dwarf]]
	* [[Duergar]]		* [[Duergar]]
	* [[Island Kings\|Island King dwarf]]		* [[Island Kings\|Island King dwarf]]

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Heritages

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	* [[Kharakun\|Kharakunite dwarf]]		* [[Kharakun\|Kharakunite dwarf]]
	* [[Barat Rkund\|Rkundi dwarf]]		* [[Barat Rkund\|Rkundi dwarf]]
			* [[Harv Taruhm\|Taruhmite dwarf]]
	* [[Barat Tor\|Torri dwarf]]		* [[Barat Tor\|Torri dwarf]]
	* [[Tumunzari\|Tumunzari dwarf]]		* [[Tumunzari\|Tumunzari dwarf]]

Gronk at 22:38, 20 April 2024

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	Dwarven mastery of traveling the Depths, and especially their use of the [[Warp\|Warps]], has led to their establishment of communities and nations in far-flung places. Two dwarven peoples have historically inhabited [[Thadria]], the [[Barat Rkund\|Rkundi]] and the [[Tumunzari]], though of these today only the Rkundi have a nation of their own. In recent centuries some Rkundi dwarves have established the new towns and cities of [[Barat Tor]] in the [[Western Coast]].		Dwarven mastery of traveling the Depths, and especially their use of the [[Warp\|Warps]], has led to their establishment of communities and nations in far-flung places. Two dwarven peoples have historically inhabited [[Thadria]], the [[Barat Rkund\|Rkundi]] and the [[Tumunzari]], though of these today only the Rkundi have a nation of their own. In recent centuries some Rkundi dwarves have established the new towns and cities of [[Barat Tor]] in the [[Western Coast]].

	In more southerly latitudes are the dwarves of [[Kharakun]], who live in great cities within the crystal caves of the [[Fangs of Khurazar]]. Far to the east, within [[~~Vothan~~]], are the [[Island Kings]] of [[Emperor's Island]]. Deep beneath the sea to their southwest lies [[Barazar El]], where dwarves and duergar have established isolated communities in the deepest levels of the ocean.		In more southerly latitudes are the dwarves of [[Kharakun]], who live in great cities within the crystal caves of the [[Fangs of Khurazar]]. Far to the east, within [[Vaothan]], are the [[Island Kings]] of [[Emperor's Island]]. Deep beneath the sea to their southwest lies [[Barazar El]], where dwarves and duergar have established isolated communities in the deepest levels of the ocean.

	Not all dwarves live in sedentary communities. Some, like the [[Akwarai]] of the [[Sangora Desolation]], live nomadic lives instead.		Not all dwarves live in sedentary communities. Some, like the [[Akwarai]] of the [[Sangora Desolation]], live nomadic lives instead.

Gronk at 04:53, 17 September 2023

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	Dwarves vary greatly in how literally they interpret these ancient stories. Many, especially the most staunchly traditionalist, believe the Kingdom of Gold and Iron to have been a real place, a lost subterranean realm to be rediscovered and reclaimed. Others see the Kingdom as far more metaphorical, a story from which lessons can be drawn but which should not be taken literally. Still, remote dwarven communities and those who have become quite culturally distinct still retain these legends - regardless of any historical veracity, they have proven to be greatly enduring in dwarven societies across Kishar.		Dwarves vary greatly in how literally they interpret these ancient stories. Many, especially the most staunchly traditionalist, believe the Kingdom of Gold and Iron to have been a real place, a lost subterranean realm to be rediscovered and reclaimed. Others see the Kingdom as far more metaphorical, a story from which lessons can be drawn but which should not be taken literally. Still, remote dwarven communities and those who have become quite culturally distinct still retain these legends - regardless of any historical veracity, they have proven to be greatly enduring in dwarven societies across Kishar.

	== ~~Geographical location~~ ==		== Location ==
	Dwarven mastery of traveling the Depths, and especially their use of the [[Warp\|Warps]], has led to their establishment of communities and nations in far-flung places. Two dwarven peoples have historically inhabited [[Thadria]], the [[Barat Rkund\|Rkundi]] and the [[Tumunzari]], though of these today only the Rkundi have a nation of their own. In recent centuries some Rkundi dwarves have established the new towns and cities of [[Barat Tor]] in the [[Western Coast]].		Dwarven mastery of traveling the Depths, and especially their use of the [[Warp\|Warps]], has led to their establishment of communities and nations in far-flung places. Two dwarven peoples have historically inhabited [[Thadria]], the [[Barat Rkund\|Rkundi]] and the [[Tumunzari]], though of these today only the Rkundi have a nation of their own. In recent centuries some Rkundi dwarves have established the new towns and cities of [[Barat Tor]] in the [[Western Coast]].

Gronk at 21:42, 26 August 2023

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	== History ==		== History ==
			{{SeeAlso\|Kingdom of Gold and Iron}}

	Many dwarves share stories of their ancestral past, legends reaching as far back as when [[Dwarven pantheon\|their gods]] walked the world with them. In these histories the dwarves lived in the [[Kingdom of Gold and Iron]], a great subterranean realm where the gods benevolently guided their subjects, instructing the earliest dwarves in how to build grand cities and work metal and stone. Eventually the cities of the Kingdom grew too full for the god-kings of the dwarves. They shed their mortal forms, ascending into full divinity while leaving behind their recorded wisdom for the mortal societies they had established to continue to grow and thrive.		Many dwarves share stories of their ancestral past, legends reaching as far back as when [[Dwarven pantheon\|their gods]] walked the world with them. In these histories the dwarves lived in the [[Kingdom of Gold and Iron]], a great subterranean realm where the gods benevolently guided their subjects, instructing the earliest dwarves in how to build grand cities and work metal and stone. Eventually the cities of the Kingdom grew too full for the god-kings of the dwarves. They shed their mortal forms, ascending into full divinity while leaving behind their recorded wisdom for the mortal societies they had established to continue to grow and thrive.

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History

Gronk at 03:21, 25 August 2023

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	Not all dwarves live in sedentary communities. Some, like the [[Akwarai]] of the [[Sangora Desolation]], live nomadic lives instead.		Not all dwarves live in sedentary communities. Some, like the [[Akwarai]] of the [[Sangora Desolation]], live nomadic lives instead.

	Dwarves can also commonly be found within the largely non-dwarven societies around the eastern [[Chaska Sea]], as well as in [[Rothurland]] and [[~~Hellea~~]].		Dwarves can also commonly be found within the largely non-dwarven societies around the eastern [[Chaska Sea]], as well as in [[Rothurland]], [[Hellea]], and [[Koamun]].

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

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'''Dwarves''' are one of the major ancestries found on [[Kishar]]. The most well-known of dwarven peoples live in great mountain cities and fortresses, renowned as masters of earth and stone, but others take their close ties to the land in other directions.

== History ==
Many dwarves share stories of their ancestral past, legends reaching as far back as when [[Dwarven pantheon|their gods]] walked the world with them. In these histories the dwarves lived in the [[Kingdom of Gold and Iron]], a great subterranean realm where the gods benevolently guided their subjects, instructing the earliest dwarves in how to build grand cities and work metal and stone. Eventually the cities of the Kingdom grew too full for the god-kings of the dwarves. They shed their mortal forms, ascending into full divinity while leaving behind their recorded wisdom for the mortal societies they had established to continue to grow and thrive.

The Kingdom thrived, but it was not to last, as with time came complacency. Just as today there were many hostile denizens of the [[Depths]] against whom the dwarves had to defend their realm and protect their magnificent works. This watchfulness began to falter as the clans who had been given the role of guards grew excessively proud and self-confident in the fortifications they had built. They disregarded their duties for too long, and eventually in one impossibly large assault the monsters of the dark overwhelmed the walls of the Kingdom. As their promenades, palaces, and workshops alike were overrun, the dwarves fought as long as they could but were eventually forced to flee, scattering through the Depths. Most made their way to the surface for the first time, while others remained underground as they attempted to set up new realms in the image of the Kingdom. For their part in allowing the Kingdom to fall, the clans that neglected their responsibilities were cursed, turning into the [[duergar]].

Dwarves vary greatly in how literally they interpret these ancient stories. Many, especially the most staunchly traditionalist, believe the Kingdom of Gold and Iron to have been a real place, a lost subterranean realm to be rediscovered and reclaimed. Others see the Kingdom as far more metaphorical, a story from which lessons can be drawn but which should not be taken literally. Still, remote dwarven communities and those who have become quite culturally distinct still retain these legends - regardless of any historical veracity, they have proven to be greatly enduring in dwarven societies across Kishar.

== Geographical location ==
Dwarven mastery of traveling the Depths, and especially their use of the [[Warp|Warps]], has led to their establishment of communities and nations in far-flung places. Two dwarven peoples have historically inhabited [[Thadria]], the [[Barat Rkund|Rkundi]] and the [[Tumunzari]], though today only the Rkundi have a nation of their own. In recent centuries some Rkundi dwarves have established the new towns and cities of [[Barat Tor]] in the [[Western Coast]].

In more southerly latitudes are the dwarves of [[Kharakun]], who live in great cities within the crystal caves of the [[Fangs of Khurazar]]. Far to the east, within [[Vothan]], are the [[Island Kings]] of [[Emperor's Island]]. Deep beneath the sea to their southwest lies [[Barazar El]], where dwarves and [[duergar]] have established isolated communities in the deepest levels of the ocean.

Not all dwarves live in sedentary communities. Some, like the [[Akwarai]] of the [[Sangora Desolation]], live nomadic lives instead.

Dwarves can also commonly be found within the largely non-dwarven societies around the eastern [[Chaska Sea]], as well as in [[Rothurland]] and [[Hellea]].

== Culture ==
Dwarves are some of the few on Kishar who understand how to use the [[Warp|Warps]] to their advantage. Knowledge of how to use the phenomenon to quickly traverse the Depths is closely guarded within dwarven societies.

Earth-forging is a dwarven technique employed for crafting many of their finest works. It is a commonly held belief that the heat of the planet confers a greater, almost divine quality to items forged through its use. Locations of great geothermal potential are therefore sought out for this purpose, commonly volcanoes, subterranean magma plumes, or other places where the heat of Kishar can be felt particularly strongly.

Dwarves are believed to have introduced iron-working to the rest of the world many thousands of years ago, which aside from the [[elf|elves]] had previously primarily used bronze instead.

Within the last two millennia or so dwarven societies have begun to strongly split in one of two directions as the realities of the changing world become increasingly apparent. Traditionalist cultures, like that of the Rkundi or Island Kings, have decided to remain deeply tied to their old traditions, retreating inward to the ways that have served them well for countless generations. More reformist cultures, however, like those of the Akwarai, Tumunzari, and Kharakunite, have become more receptive to adopting the practices of outsiders, fusing them with their own to better adapt to coexistence with the less staid societies that now surround them.

== Lifespan ==
Dwarves have lifespans considerably longer than those of humans but shorter than those of elves - generally around 300 or 350 years is typical.

== Heritages ==
* [[Akwarai|Akwarai dwarf]]
* [[Barazar El|Barazan dwarf]]
* [[Duergar]]
* [[Island Kings|Island King dwarf]]
* [[Kharakun|Kharakunite dwarf]]
* [[Barat Rkund|Rkundi dwarf]]
* [[Barat Tor|Torri dwarf]]
* [[Tumunzari|Tumunzari dwarf]]

[[Category:Ancestries]]
[[Category:Dwarves]]

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	Many dwarves share stories of their ancestral past, legends reaching as far back as when [[Dwarven pantheon\|their gods]] walked the world with them. In these histories the dwarves lived in the [[Kingdom of Gold and Iron]], a great subterranean realm where the gods benevolently guided their subjects, instructing the earliest dwarves in how to build grand cities and work metal and stone. Eventually the cities of the Kingdom grew too full for the god-kings of the dwarves. They shed their mortal forms, ascending into full divinity while leaving behind their recorded wisdom for the mortal societies they had established to continue to grow and thrive.		Many dwarves share stories of their ancestral past, legends reaching as far back as when [[Dwarven pantheon\|their gods]] walked the world with them. In these histories the dwarves lived in the [[Kingdom of Gold and Iron]], a great subterranean realm where the gods benevolently guided their subjects, instructing the earliest dwarves in how to build grand cities and work metal and stone. Eventually the cities of the Kingdom grew too full for the god-kings of the dwarves. They shed their mortal forms, ascending into full divinity while leaving behind their recorded wisdom for the mortal societies they had established to continue to grow and thrive.

	The Kingdom ~~thrived~~, but it was not to last, as with time came complacency. Just as today there were many hostile denizens of the [[Depths]] against whom the dwarves had to defend their realm and protect their magnificent works. This watchfulness began to falter as the clans who had been given the role of guards grew excessively proud and self-confident in the fortifications they had built. They disregarded their duties for too long, and eventually in one impossibly large assault the monsters of the dark overwhelmed the walls of the Kingdom. As their promenades, palaces, and workshops alike were overrun, the dwarves fought as long as they could but were eventually forced to flee, scattering through the Depths. Most made their way to the surface for the first time, while others remained underground as they attempted to set up new realms in the image of the Kingdom. For their part in allowing the Kingdom to fall, the clans that neglected their responsibilities were cursed, turning into the [[duergar]].		The Kingdom prospered, but it was not to last, as with time came complacency. Just as today there were many hostile denizens of the [[Depths]] against whom the dwarves had to defend their realm and protect their magnificent works. This watchfulness began to falter as the clans who had been given the role of guards grew excessively proud and self-confident in the fortifications they had built. They disregarded their duties for too long, and eventually in one impossibly large assault the monsters of the dark overwhelmed the walls of the Kingdom. As their promenades, palaces, and workshops alike were overrun, the dwarves fought as long as they could but were eventually forced to flee, scattering through the Depths. Most made their way to the surface for the first time, while others remained underground as they attempted to set up new realms in the image of the Kingdom. For their part in allowing the Kingdom to fall, the clans that neglected their responsibilities were cursed, turning into the [[duergar]].

	Dwarves vary greatly in how literally they interpret these ancient stories. Many, especially the most staunchly traditionalist, believe the Kingdom of Gold and Iron to have been a real place, a lost subterranean realm to be rediscovered and reclaimed. Others see the Kingdom as far more metaphorical, a story from which lessons can be drawn but which should not be taken literally. Still, remote dwarven communities and those who have become quite culturally distinct still retain these legends - regardless of any historical veracity, they have proven to be greatly enduring in dwarven societies across Kishar.		Dwarves vary greatly in how literally they interpret these ancient stories. Many, especially the most staunchly traditionalist, believe the Kingdom of Gold and Iron to have been a real place, a lost subterranean realm to be rediscovered and reclaimed. Others see the Kingdom as far more metaphorical, a story from which lessons can be drawn but which should not be taken literally. Still, remote dwarven communities and those who have become quite culturally distinct still retain these legends - regardless of any historical veracity, they have proven to be greatly enduring in dwarven societies across Kishar.

	== Geographical location ==		== Geographical location ==
	Dwarven mastery of traveling the Depths, and especially their use of the [[Warp\|Warps]], has led to their establishment of communities and nations in far-flung places. Two dwarven peoples have historically inhabited [[Thadria]], the [[Barat Rkund\|Rkundi]] and the [[Tumunzari]], though today only the Rkundi have a nation of their own. In recent centuries some Rkundi dwarves have established the new towns and cities of [[Barat Tor]] in the [[Western Coast]].		Dwarven mastery of traveling the Depths, and especially their use of the [[Warp\|Warps]], has led to their establishment of communities and nations in far-flung places. Two dwarven peoples have historically inhabited [[Thadria]], the [[Barat Rkund\|Rkundi]] and the [[Tumunzari]], though of these today only the Rkundi have a nation of their own. In recent centuries some Rkundi dwarves have established the new towns and cities of [[Barat Tor]] in the [[Western Coast]].

	In more southerly latitudes are the dwarves of [[Kharakun]], who live in great cities within the crystal caves of the [[Fangs of Khurazar]]. Far to the east, within [[Vothan]], are the [[Island Kings]] of [[Emperor's Island]]. Deep beneath the sea to their southwest lies [[Barazar El]], where dwarves and [[duergar]] have established isolated communities in the deepest levels of the ocean.		In more southerly latitudes are the dwarves of [[Kharakun]], who live in great cities within the crystal caves of the [[Fangs of Khurazar]]. Far to the east, within [[Vothan]], are the [[Island Kings]] of [[Emperor's Island]]. Deep beneath the sea to their southwest lies [[Barazar El]], where dwarves and duergar have established isolated communities in the deepest levels of the ocean.

	Not all dwarves live in sedentary communities. Some, like the [[Akwarai]] of the [[Sangora Desolation]], live nomadic lives instead.		Not all dwarves live in sedentary communities. Some, like the [[Akwarai]] of the [[Sangora Desolation]], live nomadic lives instead.
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	Dwarves are some of the few on Kishar who understand how to use the [[Warp\|Warps]] to their advantage. Knowledge of how to use the phenomenon to quickly traverse the Depths is closely guarded within dwarven societies.		Dwarves are some of the few on Kishar who understand how to use the [[Warp\|Warps]] to their advantage. Knowledge of how to use the phenomenon to quickly traverse the Depths is closely guarded within dwarven societies.

	Earth-forging is a dwarven technique employed for crafting many of their finest works. It is a commonly held belief that the heat of the planet confers a greater, almost divine quality to items forged through its use. Locations of great geothermal potential are therefore sought out for this purpose, ~~commonly~~ volcanoes, subterranean magma plumes, or other places where the heat of Kishar can be felt particularly strongly.		Earth-forging is a dwarven technique employed for crafting many of their finest works. It is a commonly held belief that the heat of the planet confers a greater, almost divine quality to items forged through its use. Locations of great geothermal potential are therefore sought out for this purpose, typically volcanoes, subterranean magma plumes, or other places where the heat of Kishar can be felt particularly strongly.

	Dwarves are believed to have introduced iron-working to the rest of the world many thousands of years ago, which aside from the [[elf\|elves]] had previously primarily used bronze instead.		Dwarves are believed to have introduced iron-working to the rest of the world many thousands of years ago, which aside from the [[elf\|elves]] had previously primarily used bronze instead.

	Within the last two millennia or so dwarven societies have begun to strongly split in one of two directions as the realities of the changing world become increasingly apparent. Traditionalist cultures, like that of the Rkundi or Island Kings, have decided to remain deeply tied to their old traditions, retreating inward to the ways that have served them well for countless generations. More reformist cultures, however, like those of the Akwarai, Tumunzari, and ~~Kharakunite~~, have become more receptive to adopting the practices of outsiders, fusing them with their own to better adapt to coexistence with the less staid societies that now surround them.		Within the last two millennia or so dwarven societies have begun to strongly split in one of two directions as the realities of the changing world become increasingly apparent. Traditionalist cultures, like that of the Rkundi or Island Kings, have decided to remain deeply tied to their old traditions, retreating inward to the ways that have served them well for countless generations. More reformist cultures, however, like those of the Akwarai, Tumunzari, and Kharakunites, have become more receptive to adopting the practices of outsiders, fusing them with their own to better adapt to coexistence with the less staid societies that now surround them.

	== Lifespan ==		== Lifespan ==