Highhelm caste system

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Clans in the dwarven city of Highhelm fall under one of three designations in the city's caste system: goldhilt, steelhilt, and ironhilt, listed from most to least well respected.12

These designations often correlate to a clan's specialization within Highhelm's society. Some, though not all, Highhelm clans include:2

While these castes are among Highhelm's oldest traditions, the city's society otherwise avoids expressing prejudices based on caste, and does not enforce any caste-based restrictions on individuals.1

Clans often incorporate their caste into their clan dagger designs.1

Clanless dwarves

A small minority of Highhelm dwarves are without a clan, such as those descended from exiles or who did not receive a clan dagger upon their birth. Such dwarves can join a clan through petition, marriage, or recognition, though banished dwarves often find their petitions ignored.9

Some clanless dwarves choose to refuse association with a clan, and while such dwarves are remarkably unusual, some residents of Highhelm recognize that circumstances best left unknown might have led to such a drastic decision.9

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 John Compton. “Character Suggestions” in Sky King's Tomb Player's Guide, 5. Paizo Inc., 2023
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Piper Amatrudi, et al. “Chapter 1: Introduction” in Highhelm, 30. Paizo Inc., 2023
  3. 3.0 3.1 Piper Amatrudi, et al. “Chapter 1: Introduction” in Highhelm, 33. Paizo Inc., 2023
  4. 4.0 4.1 Piper Amatrudi, et al. “Chapter 1: Introduction” in Highhelm, 35. Paizo Inc., 2023
  5. 5.0 5.1 Piper Amatrudi, et al. “Chapter 1: Introduction” in Highhelm, 36. Paizo Inc., 2023
  6. 6.0 6.1 Piper Amatrudi, et al. “Chapter 1: Introduction” in Highhelm, 37. Paizo Inc., 2023
  7. Piper Amatrudi, et al. “Chapter 1: Introduction” in Highhelm, 32. Paizo Inc., 2023
  8. 8.0 8.1 Piper Amatrudi, et al. “Chapter 1: Introduction” in Highhelm, 34. Paizo Inc., 2023
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Piper Amatrudi, et al. “Chapter 1: Introduction” in Highhelm, 31. Paizo Inc., 2023