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Occupation

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Occupations are positions which are assigned to certain locations. They are assigned by selecting a dwarf from the "Assign occupations" menu which can be found by pressing l, scrolling to the desired location's information screen, and pressing Enter. There can be more than one occupation assigned per location.

Performers

Main Article: Performer

Performers are dwarfs who dance, recite poetry, sing or play music to entertain other dwarfs. The performer occupation can be assigned to both the tavern and temple locations.

Scholars

Main Article: Scholar

Scholars can be assigned to the library location and serve as the great thinkers of your fort (aside from you of course).

Scribes

Main Article: Scribe

Scribes are assigned to library locations. Their sole purpose is to copy the texts that are created by scholars.

Tavern Keepers

Main Article: Tavern keeper

Dwarfs assigned this occupation will serve drinks to visitors in tavern locations.