Paragon

Paragons are the elite of the dwarven culture. They are the noble warriors, politicians, and smiths that all other seek to emulate. A Paragon is elected by an Assembly of the Shaperate. When a Paragon is chosen, a House is created in that very instant in the name of the Paragon, and his/her name is recorded in the Memories, the records of the dwarven people. The word of a Paragon carries an almost equal weight to that of the King. Not through any special political power, but because the word of a Paragon is held in that much respect by all dwarves, everywhere.

Dwarven cities are decorated by giant, amazingly life-like statues of Paragons from days past.