The Anvil of Many Strikes

Location: Deep within the subterranean volcanic cities of the Hosteki Dwarves. Philosophy: Way of the Four Elements (Focus on Earth/Fire). Icon: A Hydra where each head is a hammer.

Lore: While the Ozaria's "Hydra" monastery teaches the spirit (Astral Self), the Dwarves interpret the Hydra as a symbol of relentless, multi-faceted industry. Just as a Hydra has many heads, a Dwarf must master many tools. These monks channel their Ki into the earth and magma around them. They practice "Gong-Fu" (Hard Work), literally punching raw ore to refine it and meditating in superheated vents. They act as the "Tunnel Wardens," fighting back the creatures of the deep earth with fists of stone and fire.