Changes: Smith caste

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The smith caste is the caste of dwarven society responsible for the means of production and their applied use. Their work is intimately tied to that of the artisan caste as the two castes work in tandem to create armor and weaponry and other items. Artisans ornament the items crafted by the smith caste.

Background

According to legend one of seven dwarven brothers, Orzatyar, forged the first swords and thus founded the Smith Caste.^[1]

In the complex web that is dwarven society, the Smiths are responsible for providing the finished goods required by the other castes, such as weapons and armor for the Warrior caste and tools for the Miner caste. Some smiths are also experienced rune crafters. As with the other castes, there are draconian rules governing many aspects of their lives, such as inheritance, marriage, etc. There appears to be some leniency in terms of smiths selling their own merchandise, however. For example, Janar is a smith but he also acts as a merchant and owns a shop, meaning that the Smith caste may be allowed to act as merchants under certain circumstances. Another case is that of Garin, a lyrium-addled smith now acting as a shopkeep in the Orzammar Commons.

Smiths jockey for position amongst others of their caste by displaying their skill and prowess in competitions.^[2] Other dwarves delight in buying the displays of craftsmanship these competitions produce. Weaponsmiths, followed by armorers, are the most highly regarded smiths.

During the events of the Fifth Blight, the smith House Turana seems to be one of the leading smith houses as they craft weapons for the royal House Aeducan. The noble House Dace is also known to be an important ally of the Smith caste.^[3]

Known members

Branka: A Smith caste dwarf who became a Paragon.
Khern^[4]: He became a Grey Warden and fought at Garahel's side during the Fourth Blight. He is also credited for creating superior axes.
Garin: A smith who also acts as a merchant. His work with raw lyrium while smithing caused him to suffer mild dementia, though his smithing talent, he claims, is undiminished.
Janar: His family has been of the Smith caste for a hundred generations.
Dagna: Daughter of Janar.
Ruck: A smith who escaped into the Deep Roads.
Filda: Mother of Ruck.
Teruck^[5]: Deceased husband of Filda, father of Ruck.
Thaulid Hammerspur: A smith featured in the Penny Arcade: Hindsight comic.

Known Smith houses

Houses are listed in an alphabetical order and those whose status is unknown have their name italicized.

Almas^[6]
Dural^[7]
Etoras^[8]
Galro^[9]
Merow^[10]
Paedus^[11]
Raed^[12]
Tollar^[13]
Turana^[14]
Uldra^[15]
Weyro^[16]

Trivia

Droplets of molten metal that fall from the forges of the dwarven smiths are often collected and worn for good luck.^[17]

Heraldry

References

↑ According to Shaper Czibor in Dragon Age: Origins.
↑ Dragon Age RPG Player's Guide, set 2, p. 14-15.
↑ Based on The Crafthall's Wall description.
↑ Based on Axe of the Grey description.
↑ Based on Ruck's Shield description.
↑ Based on Everd's Sword description as well as on other equipment of his.
↑ Codex entry: Hands of the Carta
↑ Based on Dwarven Noble Armor description.
↑ Based on Aeducan Mace description.
↑ Based on Superior Dwarven Guard Armor description.
↑ Based on Dwarven Noble Armored Boots description.
↑ Codex entry: Aurvar's Prize
↑ Based on the description of Dwarven Armor, Dwarven Armored Boots and Dwarven Helmet.
↑ Based on Trian's Maul and Aeducan Shield descriptions.
↑ Based on Diamond Maul description.
↑ Based on Champion's Shield description.
↑ Based on Smith's Heart description.

[1] According to Shaper Czibor in Dragon Age: Origins.

[2] Dragon Age RPG Player's Guide, set 2, p. 14-15.

[3] Based on The Crafthall's Wall description.

[4] Based on Axe of the Grey description.

[5] Based on Ruck's Shield description.

[Everd-6] Based on Everd's Sword description as well as on other equipment of his.

[7] Codex entry: Hands of the Carta

[8] Based on Dwarven Noble Armor description.

[9] Based on Aeducan Mace description.

[10] Based on Superior Dwarven Guard Armor description.

[11] Based on Dwarven Noble Armored Boots description.

[12] Codex entry: Aurvar's Prize

[13] Based on the description of Dwarven Armor, Dwarven Armored Boots and Dwarven Helmet.

[14] Based on Trian's Maul and Aeducan Shield descriptions.

[15] Based on Diamond Maul description.

[16] Based on Champion's Shield description.

[17] Based on Smith's Heart description.

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-The '''smith caste''' is the [[Castes|caste]] of [[Dwarf|dwarven]] society responsible for the means of production and their applied use. Their work is intimately tied to that of the [[artisan caste]] as the two castes work in tandem to create armor and weaponry and other items. Artisans ornament the items crafted by the smith caste.
+The '''smith caste''' is the [[caste]] of [[Dwarf|dwarven]] society responsible for the means of production and their applied use. Their work is intimately tied to that of the [[artisan caste]] as the two castes work in tandem to create armor and weaponry and other items. Artisans ornament the items crafted by the smith caste.
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 == Known members ==
-* [[Branka]]: A Smith caste dwarf who became a [[Paragons|Paragon]].
+* [[Branka]]: A Smith caste dwarf who became a [[Paragon]].
 * Khern<ref>Based on [[Axe of the Grey]] description.</ref>: He became a [[Grey Wardens|Grey Warden]] and fought at Garahel's side during the [[Fourth Blight]]. He is also credited for creating superior axes.
 * [[Garin]]: A smith who also acts as a merchant. His work with raw [[lyrium]] while smithing caused him to suffer mild dementia, though his smithing talent, he claims, is undiminished.