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	This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a "Training & Exercise resource for the children" — sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' "It's funny because it's Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hear".		This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a "Training & Exercise resource for the children" — sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' "It's funny because it's Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hear".

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	This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a "Training & Exercise resource for the children" ~~â€”~~ sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' "It's funny because it's Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hear".		This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a "Training & Exercise resource for the children" — sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' "It's funny because it's Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hear".

	The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, "''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''"		The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, "''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''"
	And, since the lass's profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements ~~â€”~~ it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters ... that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.		And, since the lass's profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements — it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters ... that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.

	The Clan's main income is from trading: especially their '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures'''''.</BR> The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' ~~â€”~~ e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are ESSENTIAL components that enable other Artisans in Alusia to make:<br>		The Clan's main income is from trading: especially their '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures'''''.</BR> The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' — e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are ESSENTIAL components that enable other Artisans in Alusia to make:<br>
	* Their own vibrant or "atmospheric" '''Artists' paints''';<br>		* Their own vibrant or "atmospheric" '''Artists' paints''';<br>
	* '''Enamels''' for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;<br>		* '''Enamels''' for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;<br>
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	The Clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS prices ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders and gypsies "in the know" visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade items & information more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbors.		The Clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS prices ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders and gypsies "in the know" visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade items & information more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbors.

	What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone Clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, they're always named Diana, but each has a different family nickname ~~â€”~~ ''e.g.'', currently the youngest Alchemist is "Die", and her favorite aunt is "Di-do".		What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone Clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, they're always named Diana, but each has a different family nickname — ''e.g.'', currently the youngest Alchemist is "Die", and her favorite aunt is "Di-do".

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	This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a "Training & Exercise resource for the ~~childrenâ€~~ â€” sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' "It's funny because it's Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to ~~hearâ€~~.		This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a "Training & Exercise resource for the children" â€” sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' "It's funny because it's Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hear".

	The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, "''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''~~â€~~		The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, "''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''"
	And, since the lass's profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters ... that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.		And, since the lass's profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters ... that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.

	The Clan's main income is from trading: especially their '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures'''''.</BR> The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' â€” e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are ESSENTIAL components that enable other Artisans in Alusia to make:<br>		The Clan's main income is from trading: especially their '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures'''''.</BR> The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' â€” e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are ESSENTIAL components that enable other Artisans in Alusia to make:<br>
	* Their own vibrant or "~~atmosphericâ€~~ '''Artists' paints''';<br>		* Their own vibrant or "atmospheric" '''Artists' paints''';<br>
	* '''Enamels''' for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;<br>		* '''Enamels''' for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;<br>
	* Multiple shades of high-quality writing '''inks'''<br>		* Multiple shades of high-quality writing '''inks'''<br>
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	* various, mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders & face-paint, ''etc''.<br>		* various, mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders & face-paint, ''etc''.<br>

	The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe ... Although some of the Artists' tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic: possibly explaining why a disproportionate number of Alusia's great artists are crazy &/or drunk. ("Hey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?~~â€~~.)		The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe ... Although some of the Artists' tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic: possibly explaining why a disproportionate number of Alusia's great artists are crazy &/or drunk. ("Hey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?".)

	The Clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS prices ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders and gypsies "in the know" visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade items & information more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbors.		The Clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS prices ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders and gypsies "in the know" visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade items & information more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbors.

	What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone Clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, they're always named Diana, but each has a different family nickname â€” ''e.g.'', currently the youngest Alchemist is "~~Dieâ€~~, and her favorite aunt is "Di-~~doâ€~~.		What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone Clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, they're always named Diana, but each has a different family nickname â€” ''e.g.'', currently the youngest Alchemist is "Die", and her favorite aunt is "Di-do".

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	The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, "''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''â€		The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, "''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''â€
	And, since the lass's profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters ~~â€¦~~ that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.		And, since the lass's profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters ... that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.

	The Clan's main income is from trading: especially their '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures'''''.</BR> The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' â€” e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are ESSENTIAL components that enable other Artisans in Alusia to make:<br>		The Clan's main income is from trading: especially their '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures'''''.</BR> The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' â€” e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are ESSENTIAL components that enable other Artisans in Alusia to make:<br>
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	* various, mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders & face-paint, ''etc''.<br>		* various, mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders & face-paint, ''etc''.<br>

	The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe ~~â€¦~~ Although some of the Artists' tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic: possibly explaining why a disproportionate number of Alusia's great artists are crazy &/or drunk. ("Hey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?â€.)		The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe ... Although some of the Artists' tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic: possibly explaining why a disproportionate number of Alusia's great artists are crazy &/or drunk. ("Hey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?â€.)

	The Clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS prices ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders and gypsies "in the know" visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade items & information more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbors.		The Clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS prices ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders and gypsies "in the know" visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade items & information more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbors.

	What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone Clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, they're always named Diana, but each has a different family nickname â€” ''e.g.'', currently the youngest Alchemist is "Dieâ€, and her favorite aunt is "Di-doâ€.		What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone Clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, they're always named Diana, but each has a different family nickname â€” ''e.g.'', currently the youngest Alchemist is "Dieâ€, and her favorite aunt is "Di-doâ€.

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	This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a "Training & Exercise resource for the childrenâ€ â€” sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' "~~Itâ€™s~~ funny because ~~itâ€™s~~ Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.		This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a "Training & Exercise resource for the childrenâ€ â€” sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' "It's funny because it's Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.

	The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, "''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''â€		The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, "''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''â€
	And, since the ~~lassâ€™s~~ profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters â€¦ that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.		And, since the lass's profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters â€¦ that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.

	The ~~Clanâ€™s~~ main income is from trading: especially their '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures'''''.</BR> The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' â€” e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are ESSENTIAL components that enable other Artisans in Alusia to make:<br>		The Clan's main income is from trading: especially their '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures'''''.</BR> The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' â€” e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are ESSENTIAL components that enable other Artisans in Alusia to make:<br>
	* Their own vibrant or "atmosphericâ€ '''~~Artistsâ€™~~ paints''';<br>		* Their own vibrant or "atmosphericâ€ '''Artists' paints''';<br>
	* '''Enamels''' for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;<br>		* '''Enamels''' for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;<br>
	* Multiple shades of high-quality writing '''inks'''<br>		* Multiple shades of high-quality writing '''inks'''<br>
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	* various, mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders & face-paint, ''etc''.<br>		* various, mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders & face-paint, ''etc''.<br>

	The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe â€¦ Although some of the ~~Artistsâ€™~~ tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic: possibly explaining why a disproportionate number of ~~Alusiaâ€™s~~ great artists are crazy &/or drunk. ("Hey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?â€.)		The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe â€¦ Although some of the Artists' tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic: possibly explaining why a disproportionate number of Alusia's great artists are crazy &/or drunk. ("Hey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?â€.)

	The Clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS prices ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders and gypsies "in the know" visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade items & information more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbors.		The Clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS prices ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders and gypsies "in the know" visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade items & information more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbors.

	What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone Clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, ~~theyâ€™re~~ always named Diana, but each has a different family nickname â€” ''e.g.'', currently the youngest Alchemist is "Dieâ€, and her favorite aunt is "Di-doâ€.		What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone Clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, they're always named Diana, but each has a different family nickname â€” ''e.g.'', currently the youngest Alchemist is "Dieâ€, and her favorite aunt is "Di-doâ€.

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	This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a ~~â€œTraining~~ & Exercise resource for the childrenâ€ â€” sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' ~~â€œItâ€™s~~ funny because itâ€™s Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.		This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a "Training & Exercise resource for the childrenâ€ â€” sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' "Itâ€™s funny because itâ€™s Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.

	The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, ~~â€œ~~''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''â€		The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, "''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''â€
	And, since the lassâ€™s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters â€¦ that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.		And, since the lassâ€™s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters â€¦ that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.

	The Clanâ€™s main income is from trading: especially their '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures'''''.</BR> The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' â€” e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are ESSENTIAL components that enable other Artisans in Alusia to make:<br>		The Clanâ€™s main income is from trading: especially their '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures'''''.</BR> The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' â€” e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are ESSENTIAL components that enable other Artisans in Alusia to make:<br>
	* Their own vibrant or ~~â€œatmosphericâ€~~ '''Artistsâ€™ paints''';<br>		* Their own vibrant or "atmosphericâ€ '''Artistsâ€™ paints''';<br>
	* '''Enamels''' for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;<br>		* '''Enamels''' for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;<br>
	* Multiple shades of high-quality writing '''inks'''<br>		* Multiple shades of high-quality writing '''inks'''<br>
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	* various, mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders & face-paint, ''etc''.<br>		* various, mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders & face-paint, ''etc''.<br>

	The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe â€¦ Although some of the Artistsâ€™ tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic: possibly explaining why a disproportionate number of Alusiaâ€™s great artists are crazy &/or drunk. (~~â€œHey~~ guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?â€.)		The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe â€¦ Although some of the Artistsâ€™ tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic: possibly explaining why a disproportionate number of Alusiaâ€™s great artists are crazy &/or drunk. ("Hey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?â€.)

	The Clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS prices ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders and gypsies "in the know" visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade items & information more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbors.		The Clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS prices ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders and gypsies "in the know" visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade items & information more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbors.

	What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone Clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, theyâ€™re always named Diana, but each has a different family nickname â€” ''e.g.'', currently the youngest Alchemist is ~~â€œDieâ€~~, and her favorite aunt is ~~â€œDi~~-doâ€.		What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone Clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, theyâ€™re always named Diana, but each has a different family nickname â€” ''e.g.'', currently the youngest Alchemist is "Dieâ€, and her favorite aunt is "Di-doâ€.

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	And, since the lassâ€™s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters â€¦ that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.		And, since the lassâ€™s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters â€¦ that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.

	The Clanâ€™s main income is from trading: especially their '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures'''''.</BR> The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' â€” e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are ~~essential~~ components that enable other ~~artisans~~ in Alusia to make:<br>		The Clanâ€™s main income is from trading: especially their '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures'''''.</BR> The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' â€” e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are ESSENTIAL components that enable other Artisans in Alusia to make:<br>
	* ~~their~~ own vibrant or â€œatmosphericâ€ Artistsâ€™ paints;		* Their own vibrant or â€œatmosphericâ€ '''Artistsâ€™ paints''';<br>
	* ~~enamels~~ for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;		* '''Enamels''' for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;<br>
	* ~~a range~~ of high-quality writing inks;		* Multiple shades of high-quality writing '''inks'''<br>
	* exquisite clothing dyes;		* exquisite clothing dyes<br>
	* ~~â€¦ even some~~ mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders.		* various, mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders & face-paint, ''etc''.<br>

	The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe â€¦ Although some of the Artistsâ€™ tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic ~~â€¦ and~~ possibly ~~explains~~ why a disproportionate number of Alusiaâ€™s great artists are crazy &/or so drunk. (â€œHey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?â€.)		The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe â€¦ Although some of the Artistsâ€™ tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic: possibly explaining why a disproportionate number of Alusiaâ€™s great artists are crazy &/or drunk. (â€œHey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?â€.)

	The Clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS prices ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders and gypsies "in the know" visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade items & information more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbors.		The Clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS prices ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders and gypsies "in the know" visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade items & information more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbors.

	What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone Clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, theyâ€™re always named Diana, but each has a different family nickname â€” ''e.g.'', currently the youngest Alchemist is â€œDieâ€, and her favorite aunt is â€œDi-doâ€.		What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone Clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, theyâ€™re always named Diana, but each has a different family nickname â€” ''e.g.'', currently the youngest Alchemist is â€œDieâ€, and her favorite aunt is â€œDi-doâ€.

Michael P at 04:34, 28 April 2023

2023-04-28T04:34:18Z

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	This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a â€œTraining & Exercise resource for the childrenâ€ â€” sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' â€œItâ€™s funny because itâ€™s Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.		This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a â€œTraining & Exercise resource for the childrenâ€ â€” sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' â€œItâ€™s funny because itâ€™s Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.


	The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, â€œ''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''â€		The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, â€œ''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''â€
	And, since the lassâ€™s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters â€¦ that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.		And, since the lassâ€™s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters â€¦ that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.

	The ~~clanâ€™s~~ main income is from '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures''''': The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' â€” e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are essential components that enable other artisans in Alusia to make:<br>		The Clanâ€™s main income is from trading: especially their '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures'''''.</BR> The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' â€” e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are essential components that enable other artisans in Alusia to make:<br>
	* their own vibrant or â€œatmosphericâ€ Artistsâ€™ paints;		* their own vibrant or â€œatmosphericâ€ Artistsâ€™ paints;
	* enamels for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;		* enamels for snazzily coloured armour, shields, weapon handles;
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	The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe â€¦ Although some of the Artistsâ€™ tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic â€¦ and possibly explains why a disproportionate number of Alusiaâ€™s great artists are crazy &/or so drunk. (â€œHey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?â€.)		The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe â€¦ Although some of the Artistsâ€™ tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic â€¦ and possibly explains why a disproportionate number of Alusiaâ€™s great artists are crazy &/or so drunk. (â€œHey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?â€.)
	The ~~clan~~ also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS ~~price~~ ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders & gypsies in the know visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their ~~neighbours~~.		The Clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS prices ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders and gypsies "in the know" visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade items & information more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbors.

	What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone ~~clan~~ there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, theyâ€™re ~~usually~~ named Diana, but each has a different family nickname â€” e.g., currently the youngest Alchemist is â€œDieâ€, and her ~~favourite~~ aunt is â€œDi-doâ€.		What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone Clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, theyâ€™re always named Diana, but each has a different family nickname â€” ''e.g.'', currently the youngest Alchemist is â€œDieâ€, and her favorite aunt is â€œDi-doâ€.

Michael P at 04:28, 28 April 2023

2023-04-28T04:28:10Z

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	This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a â€œTraining & Exercise resource for the childrenâ€ â€” sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' â€œItâ€™s funny because itâ€™s Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.		This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a â€œTraining & Exercise resource for the childrenâ€ â€” sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' â€œItâ€™s funny because itâ€™s Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.


	The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, â€œ''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''â€		The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, â€œ''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''â€
	And, since the lassâ€™s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters â€¦ ~~yet~~ that ''particular'' ~~Stone~~ endured long; until ~~the Scarp~~ finally ~~crumbles. But whilst~~ any unprotected dirt behind ~~that former Stone is~~ rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony Faces will ~~appear to~~ take up their Duty Watch.		And, since the lassâ€™s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters â€¦ that ''particular'' Hard stone still endured a long, boldly, until it finally crumbled, leaving any unprotected dirt behind behind it to rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony faces, Bold Faces will take up their Duty Watch.


	The clanâ€™s main income is from '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures''''': The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' â€” e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are essential components that enable other artisans in Alusia to make:<br>		The clanâ€™s main income is from '''''AsBoldAsStone Tinctures''''': The dwarves gather various '''colorful minerals''' and grind them into very fine '''powders''' â€” e.g., Lazurite for bright blue; Jadite for green, ''etc''. These tinctures are essential components that enable other artisans in Alusia to make:<br>
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	* â€¦ even some mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders.		* â€¦ even some mostly non-toxic high-class face-powders.

	The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe â€¦ Although some of the Artistsâ€™ tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic â€¦ and possibly explains why a disproportionate number of Alusiaâ€™s great artists are crazy &/or so drunk. (â€œHey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your ~~brushesâ€~~.)		The CRITICAL EXPERTISE is knowing which minerals are safe â€¦ Although some of the Artistsâ€™ tinctures ''are'' somewhat toxic â€¦ and possibly explains why a disproportionate number of Alusiaâ€™s great artists are crazy &/or so drunk. (â€œHey guys, how hard is it stop sucking or chewing your brushes?â€.)
	The clan also maintains a specialist shop in MMHS ~~â€¦~~ near the ~~magical~~ University, of course, but not too close. Also, sometimes traders & gypsies in the know visit Gugnir's Hope to trade more discretely with the Clan and their neighbours.		The clan also maintains a specialist shop in [[MMHS]], selling at the traditionally excessive MMHS price ... near the Magical University, of course, but not ''too'' close. Also, sometimes traders & gypsies in the know visit <b>Gugnir's Hope</b> to trade more discretely or cheaply with the Clan and their neighbours.

	What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, theyâ€™re usually named Diana, but each has a different family nickname â€” e.g., currently the youngest Alchemist is â€œDieâ€, and her favourite aunt is â€œDi-doâ€.		What is '''generally unknown''' to outsiders is that in every generation of the AsBoldAsStone clan there is at least one female who is a promisingly skillful '''Alchemist'''. For convenience, theyâ€™re usually named Diana, but each has a different family nickname â€” e.g., currently the youngest Alchemist is â€œDieâ€, and her favourite aunt is â€œDi-doâ€.

Michael P at 23:21, 17 April 2023

2023-04-17T23:21:26Z

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	This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a â€œTraining & Exercise resource for the childrenâ€ â€” sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' â€œItâ€™s funny because itâ€™s Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.		This multi-generational, extended family of '''Dwarves''' lives in '''Gugnir's Hope''' where they work a nearby coal mine. However that coal pit is NOT really the source of their modest wealth; more of a â€œTraining & Exercise resource for the childrenâ€ â€” sorry: an example of dour Dwarvish humor: ''i.e.'' â€œItâ€™s funny because itâ€™s Mostly True & Somewhat Uncomfortable to hearâ€.

	The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends.		The Dwarves are brought up to honor their elders, and to be loyal & honest to their Gugnir's Hope neighbors/friends. Indeed, a young neighbor recently asked, â€œ''How can Stone be '''bold'''?''â€
			And, since the lassâ€™s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a prompt answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the Elements â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other Waters â€¦ yet that ''particular'' Stone endured long; until the Scarp finally crumbles. But whilst any unprotected dirt behind that former Stone is rapidly eroded, so that (soon enough) stony Faces will appear to take up their Duty Watch.
	Indeed, a young ~~neighbour~~ recently asked. â€œ''How'' can Stone be '''bold'''?â€ And, since the lassâ€™s profession is wielding a hammer to bend steel to her whim, she clearly merits a ~~reasonable~~ answer. Exposed Stone is hard, but subject to the ~~elements~~ â€” it may be crackled by Lightning and slowly, but eventually, ground down by Rain or other ~~Water~~ â€¦ yet that particular Stone endured long; until the Scarp finally crumbles. But whilst any unprotected dirt behind that former Stone is rapidly eroded, soon enough stony Faces will appear to take up their Duty Watch.