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 A dwarven staple is lutefisk. This is a dried and salted fish cured in lye. This preserves the fish for an extended period. To become edible again it must be soaked for five to six days in cold water which is changed daily. The saturated lutefisk is then soaked in an unchanged solution of cold water and lye for an additional two days. This causes the fish to swell and assume a jelly-like consistency. It is still not edible. The final treatment is soaking the fish for another four to six days with daily water changes. It is now suitable for cooking. Some people swear by it, some swear at it.
+{{:dwarven_food_web.png?400|Dwarven Food Web}}
 **Culture**
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 Funerary rites:
-Deceased dwarves are disposed of through aquamation. The body is dissolved in a stone (or sometimes metal) vessel filled with water and lye which in some cases is heated. The resultant green-brown tinted liquid is added to the compost. The body’s bones survive and can easily be crushed by hand into a white-colored powder, which can be returned to the family.
+Deceased dwarves are disposed of through aquamation. The body is dissolved in a stone (or sometimes metal) vessel filled with water and lye which in some cases is heated. The resultant green-brown tinted liquid is added to the compost. The body’s bones survive and are easily crushed by hand into a white-colored powder, which can be returned to the family.
 The lye is made either by heating quicklime and water, or through wood ashes that are soaked in a barrel or tub of water for several weeks and then filtered. Lye is usually stored in ceramic or clay containers.
+**Landmarks**
+Mage Forge, located in the capital, is a magnificent sight. This school produces the [[earth_weavers|Earth Weavers]], magic protectors of Dal-Tahir.
+**Language**
+The dwarven language is heavily influenced by Alvenian, and most dwarves are also fluent in Tradespeak.
+Standard dwarven conversation is low-pitched, but during some circumstances (emergencies, excitement, or a loud environment) their voices can become high-pitched.
+**Law and Order**
+Dal-Tahir’s law is based on the Grimm Code, set down by King Grimm the First. This Code established professional judges, called “judices,” (singular: judex) who preside over the courts at various levels. The judices are responsible for interpreting and applying the law in their respective jurisdictions. All decisions are ultimately reviewable by the King.
+The Code has strict rules and regulations about resource management (mining rights, water sources, etc.), property rights, community obligations (paying taxes, providing soldiers, etc.), discipline (insubordination, disobedience, slander, etc.), and other crimes (theft, murder, etc.)
+Crimes are dealt with swiftly and severely. Punishments range from warnings, fines, forced labor, exile, or, in rare instances, death. There are no long-term prisons.
+Forced labor is for a definitive duration, and the miscreant must be treated fairly.
+Exiled dwarves have their head and beard shaved before expulsion. There are situations where the barber is not gentle in their duties, although this is rare and usually a social/political statement.
+The death penalty is reserved for cases of high treason or violation of the miscreant’s exile.
+**Miscellaneous**
+Dwarven cultivation of fungi has led to many interesting uses besides food and clothing. Examples include their use in medicine and illicit drugs.
+The chaga (aka tinder fungus) is used as a fire starter. It is a grey to black fungus that resembles a horse's hoof. Chaga be found in the wild on birch trunks, often where the tree has been injured (the dwarves cultivate it underground). Just shave it into pieces and apply sparks. It can also be cut into strips and beaten until they resemble felt. This "felt" is charred and soaked in urine. Once lit, the fungus will smolder for days without burning.
+**Politics**
+Dal-Tahir is ruled by an absolute monarch. However, each polity has great discretion in running their affairs. The Monarch sets policy, including security and foreign relations, and can adjudicate disputes between polities.
+**Religion**
+Dal-Tahir is a secular state, although worship of Gron is widespread. Raidan worship is discouraged, and usually concealed, due to Dal-Tahir’s enemy—the Raidan worshipping Theocracy of Rai-dul.