The majority of Dwarfs only have a limited ability to read and write Khazalid - although the rate of literacy is much higher among Dwarfs than among humans. Runescribes spend years of study to become fluent in reading and writing the entire script of Khazalid runes. They copy and maintain the vast chronicles of their hold, under the direction of a loremaster. These chronicles are inscribed on fine sheets of metal foil, which are more lasting than the parchment and paper used by the manlings.