Dvergr

Drogthak drew the Great Axe from the Wellspring, holding it up to examine his work. 5 days in the crafting, the Great Axe shimmered in the dim light of the glow globes scattered about the Wellspring cavern. The surface of the blade seeming to shift and coalesce like clouds brewing in a dark stormy sky. As he swung it in front of him the air rippled around the blade and it hummed as it swung. He grunted in satisfaction

Basic Information

Anatomy

Humanoid, 2 arms, 2 legs, Bone structure dense and thick.

Genetics and Reproduction

Reproduces sexually, Long gestation period 12 cycles. typically have between 2-4 offspring over lifetime

Growth Rate & Stages

Age slowly, reaching adulthood at 50. Typically live 300-350 years

Ecology and Habitats

They live in Cities built in deep underground caverns. They carve tunnels in the rock following veins of metals. which they use to forge great weapons.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Dvergr society is clearly defined by roles: Soldiers, forgers, lore keepers, miners, crafters, stone masons. Soldiers are male and miners are female, though some rare exceptions do exist. The other roles are fairly evenly split between the genders. Each role is considered to be equally important in society and those who excel at their role are widely respected.

Facial characteristics

All Dvergr have long thick beards and long bushy eyebrows. They have pupil less, shining eyes and broad noses with large nostrils.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Their cities spread underground throughout most of the mountainous Northern continent.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Can see extremely well in the dark, sensitive to sunlight. They can smell and taste the presence and quality of metals

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Dvergr have 3 names, birth name, family name and city name. Upon reaching adulthood and selecting a role a prefix is added to their city name. Male names: Dulgroz, Karthan, Folgrin, Kurgzoth Female names: Farneth, Gretza, Nezdir, Valdin

Major Organizations

Each city is governed by a council of elected members from each Role, They decide on matters of law, trade and war. they also assess the cities needs and task the Masters of each Role to fulfill these needs. Each Role has several Masters which direct the labour according to the assigned taks, the Masters are the most skilled and knowledgeable of their Role and are usually elders, though not always, as natural talent and skill are also respected.

Beauty Ideals

A full and well groomed beard is always better. Larger noses with wide nostrils are considered more attractive, as are shinier eyes as these usually indicate better sensory perception. They put their beards and hair into thick intricate plaits and decorate their foreheads with complicated white symbols, akin to Celtic tribal patterns.

Gender Ideals

Males decorate their beards with beads of precious metals woven into the plaits. The females wear delicate nose and earrings also made from precious metals. The more precious the metals the more reknown that dvergr has gained.

Scientific Name

Dvergr Fain

Origin/Ancestry

Fain

Lifespan

250-300 yrs

Average Height

1.3 m - 1.5 m

Average Weight

45 - 60 Kg

Average Physique

Dvergr are heavy set and muscular and extremely strong.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Dvergr have pitch black skin