Role

Chapter 4

Grul Dai History

The Grul Dai have a history as old as the first Dwarves. These dwarves were
Orderly berserkers regarded highly by their fellows throughout dwarven
history. They believed then, as they do now, that the state of Berserking
(referred to as the Dorden) was a tool to be used in any endeavor. While the
art of Berserking had its birthplace on the battlefield, these Orderly
dwarves transformed it into a deeper way of life. It is said that the Grul
Dai would enter the state of Dorden while smithing, mining, brewing or any
other physical task. The Grul Dai Dwarves would produce amazing results
during these sessions, though few understood how or why. Eventually the Order
of Grul Dai decided to live apart from civilization, and sought a new home
north of the Blight where they could practice their craft in seclusion. The
reason for this move is no longer remembered.

Facets of the Grul Dai

1) Order

The Grul Dai value Order and methodology above all else. This is the secret
to their strength, and to the Dorden (Berserking State.) The Grul Dai make
everything Ordered in their lives. They analyze and categorize everything to
the finest detail. Each dwarf becomes a master of the methods of their craft.
Warriors practice set movements, counters, and counters to counters until the
Order of the techniques roots itself deep within the mind of user. The same
is true for artisans and craftsman. Thus when the rage, passion and pride
that are the Dorden enter the Berserker, the Berserker moves with flawless,
unthinking method. Order must be practiced, lived, and practiced and lived
again so that when Chaos comes, the Order takes over out of instinct.

2) Passion, Pride, Rage - The Berserker State

The Berserking skill of warriors is nothing compared to the deep Fury of the
Grul Dai Order. While in the state of Dorden a Grul Dai Berserker pays no
mind to pain, exhaustion, hunger or thirst. He is stronger, and can
accomplish more because he has used the fire in his heart to snuff out the
voice of his mind. This is why Order and method are so vital. If not for
Order and method a Grul Dai in the Dorden would be as unfocused as a blood
thirsting Rager.

3) Morality and Responsibility

Grul Dai carry with them the inherent goodness of the dwarves. They believe
that they are set above the normal man, and thus have a responsibility to
help and protect others. Grul Dai believe that Evil brings Chaos, and many
are ardent fighters against the Shadow. One of the Grul Dai order will not
allow the chaos of deception, dishonor, greed, lust, envy, boastfulness,
fornication or any other mortal sin be any part of their lives.