06-22-2011, 09:22 AM
Havard Wrote:Dwarven Clans of Blackmoor
Sources: DAB CS, DABPG
Benodond
Dragun
Frengi
Gorduhendo
Gragerz
Grubumd
Kazux
Kharnundrhum
Khazakhum
Khundan
Nokvorm
Ubuzaken
Verlapen
Wumnozu
So far I have been able to find 14 clans. One interesting question is why Lortz' last name is Kharnundrhum, when his father's last name is Khazakhum? Theory 1: One of these names is in fact a nickname rather than a family name. Theory 2: Because he was the son of the King, Lortz was raised by another clan and retains their name as a sign of respect for his foster family. Theory 3: Khazakhum is the name given to the regent only. As Lortz is only acting regent, he has been reluctant to assume the name until the fate of Oberstar is known.
More detail on each clan to follow!
Let me know if I have missed any!
-Havard
Nice work Havard. Here's a theory 4. Dwarven clan membership is derived from the mother, thus fathers and sons may be of different clans but mothers and sons are always the same clan.
That's how it works with the Iroquois. It could also be the case that a person must always marry outside thier clan as it is in some cultures.