People : old lad aint' boring !

To be an elder dwarf isn’t synonym of beeing boring, admonitory or senile as proove  Master Stoutstone, the oldest dwarf alive or Master Sootbeard!

The Netherguard mines can testify. When new veins of thorium had been discovered in the area after the late summer’s earthquake, Sootbeard didn’t hesitate to join Dorik Thunderbelly’s expedition. The old lad grabbed his minning pic as every other real dwarf and left his wheelchair to participate to the contest : who could beat the Ironforge Ambassador and collect more precious metal? Maybe old and more easily tired, Sootbeard is still vaillant. His mind is sharp, acute. He will say some old dwarvish proverb, the eyes bright of  intelligence, translating with ease the old words of his own language. His knowledge goes far beyong the border of his own culture : this man knows the world where he is living and happily share his wisdom with a bit of humour.

Recently, Bimfor Stoutstone have celebrated his 435th birthday. A party had been organised in his hometown Thelsamar, in the Dun Morog mountains. Prestigious figures from Stormwind or even Darnassus traveled to honnor the oldest dwarf alive. Then again, we do not meet a hopeless old person complaining on his own wounds, but a man of experience and bright humour. His vitality is amazing for a person of his age. To the demand of his friends and family, he tells a good joke, make his public laugh to tears and ask for more ale. Later he shares his best memories : souvenirs of a miner of exeption, of someone who lived along the reign of two kings, who saw amazing events happening arround him.

The Ironforge Ambassador explain that elders are very respected in the dwarvish culture. Their experience of life, their knowledge is a present for every younger dwarf. An example to follow.

Master Sootbear, Master Stoutstone and all other elders of Kaz Modan : May your beard grow longer!



Whitestar Magazine© Article from - Elloa