Exemplar

The Uulani dwarven custom of honoring specific individuals (living and dead) as supreme examples of proper dwarven nature has given rise to the title of Exemplar. By long-standing tradition, there are always living dwarves chosen as Exemplars of the following categories. They sit on the Council of Exemplars by right, although usually the duties are delegated.

Exemplars of Craft

Eight seats, chosen by representatives of the various crafts, which are

• Stonework (including mining)
• Metalwork (all forms)
• Gemwork
• Textiles
• Cuisine (includes brewing)
• Rhetoric/Storytelling
• Music
• Livecrafting (wood, but also non-food agriculture and husbandry)

Generally these are chosen by popular acclaim, often after a competition. Being dwarves, small incremental improvements are much more highly regarded than groundbreaking new methodologies.

Some, less traditional sub-cultures add one or more of the following, but there is less agreement on this matter and they do not sit on the Uulani council.

• Magic/Knowledge
• Trade/Diplomacy
• Exploration
• Beauty

Exemplars of Virtue

The Four Virtues are

• Endurance: Standing as a stone in the stream and not being washed away.
• Faith
• Unity
• Diligence