Dwarves

Dwarves are even more reclusive than Elves, choosing to keep to themselves, within their mountain cities.

History
The recorded history of the Dwarves begins approximately four thousand years ago. Jorros, the Stone God is heralded as the father of all Dwarves who came into the world as a fallen star. Othmar was the first king, as he was first awakened. Soon after were six others, and each of the seven became clan leaders in their own right.

General
The Dwarves are a short, stocky race, standing just 4' to 4' 6" tall, but often weighing 120-150 pounds. Both men and women wear their hair long, often tied back or braided. Dwarf men are proud of their beards, and contrary to popular belief, Dwarf women do not have facial hair. The colour of the hair is a strong indicator of where particular dwarves live, varying from blond to black (dwarves with black hair are not to be confused with the black dwarves, which are considered to be a corrupt form, and as such, not true dwarves). Living in their cold, dark mountain cities, they have developed a higher core body temperature than Elves or Humans.

Black Dwarves
The "dark" Dwarves are considered to be a subrace of the Dwarves. They follow the Dark Path, drawn to its power. They are commonly called Black Dwarves because they are known for their black hair and swarthy features.

Speed
For their build, dwarves have surprisingly fast reflexes. However, they are not built for running except in short bursts.

Strength
Dwarves are strong enough to wield an urgrosh or pernazh in combat, or the pick or hammer in the mines and smith halls. They can match Elves in strength if not speed.

Metalwork and Stonework
The Dwarves have unprecedented ability to manipulate and work with metal and stone due to their innate connection with the ground. Although they cannot conjure metal out of thin air, they are able to refine it to its purest form (Ahlrik's crown is 24 carat Gold). The ore they use has a higher than normal iron content.

Darkvision
All Dwarves are able to see clearly with minimal illumination, though the downside of this is that they do not cope well in full sun. In a dark hall, they can see up to sixty feet with enough clarity to move comfortably.

Combat
From a very early age, male dwarves are taught how to fight with an axe. Females are also taught to fight, but mainly as a form of self defence. In addition, there is an army of 1,000 stone warriors at the command of the King.

Language


A 'rr' such as in "hyrr", the word for fire, is rolled.

Culture
The Dwarven kingdom is ruled by one clan, with a King who oversees multiple regions, each led by a Jarl or Earl.

Clan Sauhael
Ahlrik Sauhael

Gerik Sauhael

Rurik Sauhael