We dwarves have a kingdom built underground, in the Stone. Those who come topside, or who were born topside like me, are considered outsiders. Lost to the Stone. Us and the Casteless. But that doesn't mean we're suddenly not dwarves, culturally speaking. No more than elves are Ferelden if they're from a Ferelden alienage. They're still elves.
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[ She lets out a grunt of disapproval. Then: ]
We dwarves have a kingdom built underground, in the Stone. Those who come topside, or who were born topside like me, are considered outsiders. Lost to the Stone. Us and the Casteless. But that doesn't mean we're suddenly not dwarves, culturally speaking. No more than elves are Ferelden if they're from a Ferelden alienage. They're still elves.