Dalish: Clan Dia'dami

> pronunciation = DEE-ah-DAH-mee
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## Some basic information

> Clan Members can be original characters or adopted ones and clan roles can be applied for (contact Claire).
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The Clan name "Dia'dami" comes from the Dalish word 'da' and 'mi' which means "small blades" and the mysterious word "Dia". "Dia" is a clan word that they translate as "the people of" but its meaning is far more than that. It is a word connected to the gods (in Gaelic, hehe) and the Clan believe it to be the name given to their ancestors by the gods themselves. They are therefore the divine chosen people of the small blades, the clan specialising in fighting techniques and the craftsmanship of the small daggers - techniques apparently taught by Elgar'nan himself. Only the Craftsman and their apprentice know the secret of making these weapons and training with them. All Dia'dami daggers are made in the same way, are distinctive, have their "brand".

## Clan Numbers and Roles

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* Total number of members = 100
* 0-12 years = 15 (of this 8 are under 8 years of age)
* 12-18 years = 15
* 18-45 years = 60
* 45+ years = 10

The highest percentage of members in the middle age group, as I am fairly sure that the "working age group" has the highest percentages in society.

* Gatherers (berries, herbs, spices, fruit, vegetables)
* Crafters (not specialists but those who maintain the aravels, I see El'ghen and Kiirwe as making the intricate stuff like wheels, axles, weapons, special bows and armour, but we have other clan members who can do basics. It would be too much for just two people to fletch arrows and make bow and maintain all the hunters and scouts weapons)
* Herbal gatherers, elfroot and medicinal
* Wood cutters (wood for fires, aravels, etc)
* Halla riders, helpers when travelling
* Roles related to hearthkeeper - cooks, etc
* Potters, carvers, utensil makers and maintainers
* Clothes makers/skins, boots, etc
* Fishing

## History of the Clan

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Dia'dami is a middle sized clan who roam Nevarra, the Free Marches, Rivain and Antiva and occasionally north eastern Orlais. Their halla tend to wander Nevarra mostly, especially in the last 30 years. Although they have suffered tragedies in their long history, they have few rivalries with other clans (often eager to share knowledge and clan mates) and they tend to avoid trouble from shemlen and other enemies. This is out of fortune rather than any action or inaction the Clan takes. As eager as they are to share knowledge of history, artefacts, ancient elvhen sites, language and magic they refuse to share their small blade craftsmanship and fighting techniques. This is possibly the only bone of contention they have with other clans. Any clan mates who are transferred out of Dia'dami are forbidden to share knowledge of the da'mi. Those who join the clan have to wait many years and have to be tested before they are allowed to be taught the techniques of fighting with Dia'dami daggers and only receive their weapons once the craftsmaster trusts them fully.

Two deaths in the clan have affected it in recent years. Four years ago they lost their aged Keeper to natural causes. Ten years ago they lost their beloved Storyteller in a tragic accident. Since the clan had no apprentice Storyteller they had to adopted both Teller and apprentice from another clan (Irin and Minuet - who are sisters. Please note: their hair is green either due to a magical accident or dye. Admin approved).

Before arriving at the Arlathvhen the Clan lost their Huntmaster - Kelethin - the elf believing his destiny was to roam and continue to be a nomad instead of settle in Ostagar.

## Members of Group

> All roles/characters except those taken by players can be claimed/adopted. Just PM Claire with the name/role you wish to apply for.
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* The Keeper: Nim'aridoln Dia'dami (played by Claire)
	+ The First: Reserved for Nariel

* Crafsmaster: El'ghen - (played by Dunk)
	+ Craftmaster's Apprentice: Kiirwë - (played by Sweet)

* Lorekeeper/Storyteller: Irin (played by Flapjack)
	+ Storytellers Apprentice (Irin's sister): Minuet (played by Darth)

* Huntsmaster:

Other hunters: - limited places

* Tanwë Dia'dami (played by Claire)
* Rinmara "Mara" Sayia Dia'dami (played by Flapjack)

* Scoutmaster: - Yara (NPCed)/Castien (played by Simon)
	+ Scoutmaster's Apprentice/SiC:

Other scouts:- limited places

* Queinth (played by Simon)

* Rûion Dia'dami - former hunter (played by Vic)
* Irreth - da'len, Min's "apprentice" (NPCed by Claire)
* Isana Dia'dami

Potential Characters connected to the Clan as former members or children of members/former members:

* Isralla - El'ghen's sister (deceased - went to her Calling)
* Náriel - Nim's daughter (played by Claire)