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| − | The '''casteless''' are the strata of [[dwarves]] |
+ | The '''casteless''' are the strata of [[Dwarf|dwarves]] who do not belong to a [[caste]] and are rejected by [[Orzammar]] and [[the Stone]] itself. |
== Background == |
== Background == |
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| − | + | In Orzammar, the casteless dwarves live in the ghetto of [[Dust Town]], a crumbling ruin where the old royal palace used to be, on the fringe of the [[Orzammar Commons|Commons]] and in the shadow of the rich and powerful. |
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| + | Born with no rights, the casteless are raised without any formal [[education]] and are considered non-people. They often make a living as thugs for the [[Carta]], beggars, street sweepers, nug breeders<ref>{{Cite wot2|265}}</ref> or [[noble hunter]]s, among many other menial tasks, as the [[Assembly]] of Orzammar decreed during the reign of [[Dwarven royalty|King]] Darbir since it insults the [[Ancestors]] for casteless dwarves to carry out any work that a dwarf of recognized caste can perform.<ref>Mentioned by [[Kasch]] in the [[Dwarf Commoner Origin]].</ref> |
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| − | These unfortunates are believed to be descendants of criminals and other undesirables and have therefore been viewed as rejected by the Ancestors since Orzammar's foundation. |
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| + | Casteless dwarves are branded soon after birth with a [[Tattoo#Dwarves|tattoo]] to identify them. This also applies to surfacers who return to Orzammar in order to conduct business.<ref>As described in conversation with [[Ademaro]].</ref><ref name="rpg16">''[[Dragon Age (tabletop RPG)]]'', Player's Guide, p. 16</ref> These unfortunates are believed to be descendants of criminals and other undesirables and have therefore been viewed as rejected by the Ancestors since Orzammar's foundation. |
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| + | Technically all [[surface dwarves]] are considered to be casteless as well. However this matters only if they ever return to Orzammar. In those cases even the casteless dwarves of Orzammar look down on surfacers because they possess no [[stone sense]] unlike their underground kin.<ref>[[Codex entry: Journal of Tog]]</ref> |
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== The Carta == |
== The Carta == |
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The Carta is a powerful and ancient<ref>[[Codex entry: First Legionnaire's Journal]]</ref> dwarven crime syndicate headquartered in Dust Town in Orzammar. Once headed by [[Beraht]], it has since passed through the hands of his lieutenants Jarvia and Karshol. |
The Carta is a powerful and ancient<ref>[[Codex entry: First Legionnaire's Journal]]</ref> dwarven crime syndicate headquartered in Dust Town in Orzammar. Once headed by [[Beraht]], it has since passed through the hands of his lieutenants Jarvia and Karshol. |
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| − | The ranks of the Carta are composed of casteless dwarves who are forced to resort to crime to survive. Given no other alternatives in the grim world of Dust Town, and restricted from performing legitimate work, few casteless dwarves can resist joining with the Carta for their livelihood. |
+ | The ranks of the Carta are composed of casteless dwarves who are forced to resort to crime to survive. Given no other alternatives in the grim world of Dust Town, and restricted from performing legitimate work, few casteless dwarves can resist joining with the Carta for their livelihood. |
| − | == Known casteless |
+ | == Known casteless families == |
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* [[Alimar]] |
* [[Alimar]] |
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| + | [[File:Duster Battleaxe.png|thumb|220px|Duster Battleaxe in ''[[Heroes of Dragon Age]]'']] |
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* [[Kalah Brosca]] |
* [[Kalah Brosca]] |
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* [[Rica Brosca]] |
* [[Rica Brosca]] |
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| − | * The [[Dwarf Commoner]] |
+ | * The [[Dwarf Commoner Origin|Dwarf Commoner]] |
* [[Goilinar]] |
* [[Goilinar]] |
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* [[Idle Dwarf]] |
* [[Idle Dwarf]] |
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* [[Teli]] |
* [[Teli]] |
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* [[Nadezda]] |
* [[Nadezda]] |
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| + | * Ogosa<ref>''[[Dragon Age: Last Flight]]'', p. 187</ref> |
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* [[Rogek]] |
* [[Rogek]] |
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* [[Roggar]] |
* [[Roggar]] |
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| + | * Shady Corebit<ref>Involved in [[Thief in the House of Learning]] quest.</ref>: A lowlife dwarf involved in black market dealings. |
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* [[Sigrun]] |
* [[Sigrun]] |
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| + | == Notes == |
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| + | {{Tabletop RPG material}} |
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| + | * Castless dwarves are not protected by the law.<ref name="rpg16"/> |
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| ⚫ | * The casteless serve an important social function in that they remind other dwarves that in spite of the ravages of endless war with the [[darkspawn]] and other turmoil within the city, their lot could be far worse. Beyond that, Dust Town and its casteless provide the city with a supply of dwarves skilled in subterfuge and other less savory talents, and higher caste dwarves do not hesitate to make use of them for their own ends.<ref name="rpg16"/> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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| − | {{:Codex entry: The Castes|style=iconmini}} |
+ | {{:Codex entry: The Castes|style=iconmini}}<br> |
| − | {{:Codex entry: The Casteless|style=iconmini2 |
+ | {{:Codex entry: The Casteless|style=iconmini2}} |
== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 21:07, 20 February 2020
The casteless are the strata of dwarves who do not belong to a caste and are rejected by Orzammar and the Stone itself.
Background
In Orzammar, the casteless dwarves live in the ghetto of Dust Town, a crumbling ruin where the old royal palace used to be, on the fringe of the Commons and in the shadow of the rich and powerful.
Born with no rights, the casteless are raised without any formal education and are considered non-people. They often make a living as thugs for the Carta, beggars, street sweepers, nug breeders[1] or noble hunters, among many other menial tasks, as the Assembly of Orzammar decreed during the reign of King Darbir since it insults the Ancestors for casteless dwarves to carry out any work that a dwarf of recognized caste can perform.[2]
Casteless dwarves are branded soon after birth with a tattoo to identify them. This also applies to surfacers who return to Orzammar in order to conduct business.[3][4] These unfortunates are believed to be descendants of criminals and other undesirables and have therefore been viewed as rejected by the Ancestors since Orzammar's foundation.
Technically all surface dwarves are considered to be casteless as well. However this matters only if they ever return to Orzammar. In those cases even the casteless dwarves of Orzammar look down on surfacers because they possess no stone sense unlike their underground kin.[5]
The Carta
- Main article: Carta
The Carta is a powerful and ancient[6] dwarven crime syndicate headquartered in Dust Town in Orzammar. Once headed by Beraht, it has since passed through the hands of his lieutenants Jarvia and Karshol.
The ranks of the Carta are composed of casteless dwarves who are forced to resort to crime to survive. Given no other alternatives in the grim world of Dust Town, and restricted from performing legitimate work, few casteless dwarves can resist joining with the Carta for their livelihood.
Known casteless families
Notable casteless dwarves
Duster Battleaxe in Heroes of Dragon Age
- Kalah Brosca
- Rica Brosca
- The Dwarf Commoner
- Goilinar
- Idle Dwarf
- Jarvia
- Leske
- Mardy
- Teli
- Nadezda
- Ogosa[7]
- Rogek
- Roggar
- Shady Corebit[8]: A lowlife dwarf involved in black market dealings.
- Sigrun
Notes
- Castless dwarves are not protected by the law.[4]
- The casteless serve an important social function in that they remind other dwarves that in spite of the ravages of endless war with the darkspawn and other turmoil within the city, their lot could be far worse. Beyond that, Dust Town and its casteless provide the city with a supply of dwarves skilled in subterfuge and other less savory talents, and higher caste dwarves do not hesitate to make use of them for their own ends.[4]
See also
Codex entry: The Castes
Codex entry: The Casteless
References
- ↑
Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 2, p. 265
- ↑ Mentioned by Kasch in the Dwarf Commoner Origin.
- ↑ As described in conversation with Ademaro.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Dragon Age (tabletop RPG), Player's Guide, p. 16
- ↑ Codex entry: Journal of Tog
- ↑ Codex entry: First Legionnaire's Journal
- ↑ Dragon Age: Last Flight, p. 187
- ↑ Involved in Thief in the House of Learning quest.
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