Veldor had been wandering the Kaelonde Kingdom for many years since he left the Wood Stone Clan. He constantly changed his name and his appearance, barely distinguishable from the restless spirits that roamed the wilderness.
He led, and could only lead, a life of constant upheaval. In the past, he had left his Clan in anger, becoming what the Dwarves commonly referred to as a "Wanderer."
Wanderer meant someone who had either left or lost their Clan for various reasons. This term was not equivalent to the commoners' notions of refugees or beggars. In the Dwarf society that valued clan bloodlines, it was a tragic appellation.
When Dwarves cursed others, calling someone a Wanderer was more offensive than calling them a scoundrel or ruffian. Its severity was unparalleled, even among Dwarves known for their irate nature, who would readily bring one's parents into a tirade.
Being clan-less meant not just being homeless, but having no place of belonging in the entire Kingdom.
