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Dwarf appearance in Eberron

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#1
yamnu_the_great
Mar 05, 2011 19:06:42 I've read that dwarves in Eberron do not grow facial hair, contrary to the ever ubiquitous dwarven beard mythology. What is the real lore behind Eberron dwarfs and beards? (silly argument between friends). Thanks ! -Yamnu
#2
salla
Mar 05, 2011 19:50:23 Nothing changed. Males have 'em, women don't. I don't believe Eberron dwarves attach any particular cultural importance to the presence of facial hair, however, so a clean-shaven dwarf, while probably rare, isn't a big deal.
#3
Siberys
Mar 13, 2011 23:12:01 A dwarven character in one of the old Dungeon Eberron adventures - Steel Shadows, I think - was considered odd for his lack of facial hair.

I think you're remembering Dark Sun dwarves, who are in fact hairless.
#4
salla
Mar 14, 2011 3:15:20
A dwarven character in one of the old Dungeon Eberron adventures - Steel Shadows, I think - was considered odd for his lack of facial hair. I think you're remembering Dark Sun dwarves, who are in fact hairless.

Yes, he's considered 'odd'. Not 'You must have dishonored your clan and be ready to commit suicide because you have performed the unthinkable act of shaving you terrible person'. Which is precisely what I said above.
#5
Ogiwan
Mar 14, 2011 8:31:16
Not 'You must have dishonored your clan and be ready to commit suicide because you have performed the unthinkable act of shaving you terrible person'.

Do I detect a hint of Warhammer dwarves?
#6
salla
Mar 14, 2011 9:01:48
Not 'You must have dishonored your clan and be ready to commit suicide because you have performed the unthinkable act of shaving you terrible person'.

Do I detect a hint of Warhammer dwarves?

Not intentionally, as I've never touched a Warhammer figure or book or whatever it comes as.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 yamnu_the_great Mar 05, 2011 19:06:42	I've read that dwarves in Eberron do not grow facial hair, contrary to the ever ubiquitous dwarven beard mythology. What is the real lore behind Eberron dwarfs and beards? (silly argument between friends). Thanks ! -Yamnu
#2 salla Mar 05, 2011 19:50:23	Nothing changed. Males have 'em, women don't. I don't believe Eberron dwarves attach any particular cultural importance to the presence of facial hair, however, so a clean-shaven dwarf, while probably rare, isn't a big deal.
#3 Siberys Mar 13, 2011 23:12:01	A dwarven character in one of the old Dungeon Eberron adventures - Steel Shadows, I think - was considered odd for his lack of facial hair. I think you're remembering Dark Sun dwarves, who are in fact hairless.
#4 salla Mar 14, 2011 3:15:20	A dwarven character in one of the old Dungeon Eberron adventures - Steel Shadows, I think - was considered odd for his lack of facial hair. I think you're remembering Dark Sun dwarves, who are in fact hairless. Yes, he's considered 'odd'. Not 'You must have dishonored your clan and be ready to commit suicide because you have performed the unthinkable act of shaving you terrible person'. Which is precisely what I said above.
#5 Ogiwan Mar 14, 2011 8:31:16	Not 'You must have dishonored your clan and be ready to commit suicide because you have performed the unthinkable act of shaving you terrible person'. Do I detect a hint of Warhammer dwarves?
#6 salla Mar 14, 2011 9:01:48	Not 'You must have dishonored your clan and be ready to commit suicide because you have performed the unthinkable act of shaving you terrible person'. Do I detect a hint of Warhammer dwarves? Not intentionally, as I've never touched a Warhammer figure or book or whatever it comes as.