A mystery solved this week as Azyrite scientists conclusively prove the reason for the Helsmiths’ petite size – the weight of their oversized hats.
“The duardin have always been a clever but stubborn species,” commented head researcher Harper Bos. “We are confident that the Hashutites understand the consequences of their hat-wearing, but consider the considerable downsides to be worth the cost.”
This theory has led to several revelations, the most compelling of which has been the discovery of a hidden ruling caste. The so-called Grimgrik, or “Those Who Suffer with the Pain of Leadership” are those duardin whose hats are so impressive that they render their wearers immobile. Unable to move more than a few steps in a day, these elders issue directives from specially constructed thrones deep in the ziggurats. To be the chosen neck rubber for one of the Grimgrik is a significant honour for aspiring Zharrdron – to be their helmet polisher, less so.
The Azyr Weekly 