Gypsum dwarves' aetherial power helps them build great houses and work the land. It gives them the ability to shape earth and imbue it with strength. Hegnh, which they gain from creating homes that defend and protect, gives them the ability to create protective charms and shields.

All dwarves are known for their steady feet, their inborn toughness, and their shrewdness.

Gypsum dwarves live in strong communities in the hills. Their communities are led by protectors of each clan, who form a council. The councils select eligible leaders for thane, and the eligible leaders decide among themselves who will be thane and who will support the thane as part of a council. The communities are made up of many families, and each family is tied to many other families within the community. Everyone raises the children together, and members of each community run the schools and churches. The thane's council raises militias who defend each community and handle the policing.

Home-builders and terraformers are important parts of the community who have special places alongside those who defend the communities. These three roles make up the heart of each community, and from these roles come most council members. Alongside them are the cleaners who keep the communities free of disease and garbage. This task brings them much hegnhic energy, and they are usually also on the council.

Their communities are such a strong focus that usually the thane is not even necessary for the running of the communities, but in times of national defense or major issues, the thane is called in.