The Way of the Hammer
The HammerThe Hammer can be seen as a weapon, representing the strength and power of a Hammerwielder. It can be seen as a smithing tool, representing the crafting and engineering skills of Stonebreakers. It is believed that this is the reason why the hammer has been chosen as a symbol of the alliance that was founded between the races of Hammerwielder and Stonebreaker in the past.
The close friendship between these races could only be seen between dwarfs, they would rally to the help of another if trouble had shown its ugly head, may it be famine, drought or even war. This friendship and help allowed the races to form an alliance. This alliance became know as The Way of the Hammer.
The Alliance of the Dwarfs:The alliance of the dwarves was a vow by all dwarfs old and young to do their part and help all of their brothers and sisters if times of hardship fell. This alliance grew stronger through the bonds of marriage, births and great friendship. The Way of the Hammer became the way of the dwarf’s livelihood. The alliances would help train the dwarves clans in all of the arts known to the dwarfs. The arts of mining, crafting, leadership and battle made the dwarfs a great and powerful race in the lands of Yliakum. This would mean a bright future to the dwarfs and their children.
The Alliance also contributed to the victory gained in the dwarven wars.
As the towns in Yliakum grew the dwarfs were attracted to the towns and many lost their bonds to the dwarven traditions and values, even to a point that the alliance was in danger of being forgotten. The dwarfs decided it would be best to reorganize the alliance to suit their new life in the city. A guild was formed where all dwarfs were asked to choose a way to keep the arts, traditions, and talents alive, and by doing so to offer an alternative life style that includes to be a good citizen and servant to the Octarchs while staying a proud dwarf in the same time.
The guild would elect a leader who would carry the hammer. The guild leader would give new dwarves a path of their choice and provide leadership for them to master this art.
The Birth of The Way of the HammerThe guild became strong and grew with great pride…….the dwarfs' strongest asset. With this great pride the dwarfs prospered and lived with great strengths in the lands, with the many paths and skills becoming strong and powerful once again.
The futureWell that is up to all the dwarfs of these lands. Together we can grow strong and show the great pride all dwarfs have in our mighty race. Together we can provide protection, strength, friendship and knowledge….Together we can prosper…
The Way of the Hammer is a dwarven guild.
Our Guilds Aims
To help all dwarfs and our ways.
Promote Better treatment of all dwarfs
To help all those that help our dwarven brothers
To collect the weapons crafted by our ancestors.
If you are a dwarf looking for pride in your race. Then join us, The Way of the Hammer
To join ask a member wearing the guild badge.
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