Dwarves
The Dwarves of Biethal are a race of miners and crafters. They make their homes in regions rich in natural resources. They are know the be some of the most gifted miners in Biethal, known to craft enormous underground palaces and cites that rival human settlements.
Basic Information
Biological Traits
Dwarves are hardy creatures, they are very durable, and can survive in harsh environment. Their are three varieties of Dwarves in Biethal
Mountain Dwarves
Hill Dwarves
Duergar or deep dwarves
Additional Information
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Dwarven settlements usually group around places rich in natural resources, so around mountains, an hill regions. Generally Dwarves will stay away from the ocean, though some clans have adapted to seafaring. Small dwarven clans can be found in Human settlements aswell.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Almost All dwarves have the surname of their clan. Clan names are associated with the region that the Clan inhabits or is from. In large dwarven settlements Clan names come from the clan specialty.
A dwarf's given name will usually come from the clan elder who will use the name of an ancestor of some note in hopes that the new Dwarf will gain some skill from it. Because of this some names are extremely common in certain clans.
Major Organizations
Clans of Joen is a independent Dwarven Kingdom based in the Joene Mountains.
Gender Ideals
The Genders are genarally equal among dwarves, though most clan elders are male, clan mothers, are generally considered to be wiser in the ways of strategy and diplomancy.
Common Dress Code
A dwarf will almost always have some form of clan ensignia on them, this comes in the form of broaches, banners, or emblazoned on a shield.
History
The first dwarves were crafted of stone and metal by Erosi the goddess of Mountains. The dwarves continue to honor their creation by making creations of their own. They craft and forge all sorts of tools and carve great halls under the hill and mountains that they revere.
Most Dwarves live in large communities made up of a single clan, though some of the largest dwarven kingdoms and cities have several clans. The clan is the center of a dwarf’s life. All battles are fought for the clan’s honor, all crafts are displayed proudly before clan elders, and all decisions are made for the greater benefit of the clan as a whole.
Genetic Descendants
Lifespan
A dwarf can expect to live for at least 150 years if left unharmed by disease or violence.
Average Height
Dwarves are shorter than Humans, at around 4 to 5 feet.
Average Weight
An adult dwarf weighs on average around 150 pounds.
