Dwarf

Dwarves were a hardy humanoid race found on Etof. Renowned for their craftsmanship and martial prowess, dwarves were a dominating race in much of Etof's hills and mountains.

Subraces

Mountain Dwarves

Referring to themselves as shield dwarves, mountain dwarves were a dominant force on Etof until the Murder of the Universe. The nation of Deepcrag on Ardéla was the largest mountain dwarf civilization, until war with the United Tribes of Halgork toppled the great kingdom.
Mountain dwarves were semi-reclusive and, unlike other dwarf subraces, did not venture far out of mountainous regions they called home. They are wary of outsiders, and many mountain dwarves carry innate resentment towards races such as goblinoids. Overall, the other races of Etof view mountain dwarves as a frustrating people to interact with.

Hill Dwarves

Gold dwarves, as they call themselves, were the most common dwarf subrace on Etof. The hill dwarves were less reclusive than mountain dwarves, and would often assimilate into established societies in their own neighborhoods. With this, it was common to find "dwarven districts" in many cities all across Etof, comprised mostly of hill dwarves. Despite this societal assimilation, biological incompatibilities made it impossible for dwarves to have hybrid children with other races.

Grey Dwarves

Called Duergar by the other dwarven subraces, these dwarves were rarely seen on the surface of Etof, instead living in ravines and underground cities. Grey dwarves were commonly found in regions with access to Darkreach, a complex system of caverns that ran underneath the surface of Etof. Initially created by Jol to help tame the evils of Darkreach, they faced centuries of hardship in constant war with these evils, and were eventually abandoned by their creator long before the Murder of the Universe. After the apocalypse, the grey dwarves took to worshipping the Damen.

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Dwarves were short, averaging around 4-5 feet tall, and a healthy weight was 150 pounds. All dwarves, male and female, were capable of growing long facial hair, and these beards were a staple in dwarven society.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Dwarves had large and pronounced noses, and were capable of growing ample facial hair that was rarely shaved.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Dwarves were spread across all of Etof, primarily settling in rocky, mountainous, and hilly regions, but could be found anywhere.

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

Deepcrag was a large dwarven kingdom in the northern edges of Ardéla, and was a massive military complex that collapsed a half-century after the Murder of the Universe.

Beauty Ideals

Facial hair was held to high standards in dwarven societies.

Gender Ideals

Female dwarves had the ability to grow facial hair as much as male dwarves. With this, gender ideals and expectations did not differentiate between males and females, unlike other races with rigid gender norms.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Dwarvish was the language of the dwarves, commonly known and spoken by other races. However, most dwarves also spoke Common.

Common Etiquette Rules

Dwarves were known to be rowdy individuals, especially with their higher tolerances to alcohol. Dwarves that served in the military were, however, highly disciplined.

History

Dwarves were created by the Numen Jol, one of the first of the intelligent races designed by the gods. For millennia, the dwarves took towards the traditions of powerful militaries and strong craftsmen.

Lifespan

300 years

Average Height

4 - 5 feet

Average Weight

150 pounds

Average Physique

Short and stocky, the low center of gravity and great strength of dwarves gave them the reputation of formidable warriors, expert craftsmen, and passionate laborers.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Like other humanoids, the body tint of dwarves varied among the subraces, with mountain dwarves being paler than their tanned hill dwarf cousins.