"Absence of light results in darkness. So, what results from the absence of good? The Underdark is a place with very little of either."
-Mordenkainen
Also known as Gray Dwarves, the Duergar dwell in fantastic cities deep in the
Underdark. Using ancient Dwarven knowledge, they work tirelessly to expand their subterranean kingdoms.
Physical Description and Abilities
Most Duergar are bald and have ashen gray skin. They wear drab clothing designed to blend in with stone, along with simple jewelry that reflects their severe and utilitarian demeanor.
Like
Dwarves, Duergar have strong constitutions. Adding to their physical stamina is an incredible mental fortitude resulting from their time as slaves of the
Ilithids. A Duergar's mind is a fortress, able to shrug off charms, illusions, and other spells.
The Underdark is saturated with strange magical power, which the Duergar absorbed over generations of imprisonment. A Duergar can increase its size and strength for a short time, becoming a powerful
Ogre-sized warrior. If it faces a foe it can't fight, or when spying on creatures approaching its territory, it can just as easily become invisible to slip away into darkness.
Eons spent in the Underdark also sharpened their Darkvision, allowing them to see twice as far as other Dwarves. This keen eyesight comes at a cost, however, as a Duergar's vision is compromised by sunlight.
