Dwarves
Origins:
The dwarves of Nainoxia are a sturdy and proud people, who value reliance and stability over anything else. They were created by the Empire Gods, and their role was to populate the mountains, and the places where other races would find it hard to survive. This made the dwarves become one of the most secluded race, and as the rest of Tolhera was trying to push back the tides of demons in the Calamity, they took residence in their mountain homes and defended themselves against any intrusion. This plan became one of the great successes of the dwarven race, and they were the only race to not have significant losses during the calamity.
In current times: Ever since the union between the dwarven mountain holds and The Empire, the dwarves as a race have been forced to interact more with the other races, and pay their taxes in coin and armament for the growing empire armies. While some dwarves are hesitant about this unification, others feel that for them to progress as a civilization, they need to be part of the greater empire and not fight against it.
In current times: Ever since the union between the dwarven mountain holds and The Empire, the dwarves as a race have been forced to interact more with the other races, and pay their taxes in coin and armament for the growing empire armies. While some dwarves are hesitant about this unification, others feel that for them to progress as a civilization, they need to be part of the greater empire and not fight against it.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Dwarves separate themselves in clans which represent the different families that live inside a Karak (dwarven fortress-city).
Facial characteristics
Males always have long beards that they take good care of and very rarely shave.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Tolhera : 95%
Nuashal : 5%
Average Intelligence
Medium, but with some exceptions of dwarves that are highly intelligent.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Male Names: Adrik, Alberich, Baern, Barendd, Brottor, Bruenor, Dain, Darrak, Delg, Eberk, Einkil, Fargrim, Flint, Gardain, Harbek, Kildrak, Morgran, Orsik, Oskar, Rangrim, Rurik, Taklinn, Thoradin, Thorin, Tordek, Traubon, Travok, Ulfgar, Veit, Vondal
Female Names: Amber, Artin, Audhild, Bardryn, Dagnal, Diesa, Eldeth, Falkrunn, Finellen, Gunnloda, Gurdis, Helja, Hlin, Kathra, Kristryd, Ilde, Liftrasa, Mardred, Riswynn, Sannl, Torbera, Torgga, Vistra
Clan Names: Balderk, Battlehammer, Brawnanvil, Dankil, Fireforge, Frostbeard, Gorunn, Holderhek, Ironfist, Loderr, Lutgehr, Rumnaheim, Strakeln, Torunn, Ungart
Major Organizations
Beauty Ideals
Male dwarves favour beards and over time, it became the norm for men with longer and thicker beards (while still being well groomed) to be considered the most attractive. Dwarves without beards are significantly less attractive in dwarven society and actively shunned.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Common and dwarvish.
Historical Figures
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Very minor.
Lifespan
300 years
Average Height
4-5 feet
Average Weight
150 pounds
Average Physique
Blocky in shape, muscular and stout.
Related Ethnicities
