Dwarves

Dwarves are one of the rarer species of Somelion, but tend to be found quite often in foreign settlements. They are usually only encountered in the open if they are traveling to sell their wares and buy resources, or if they work as mercenaries. Dwarves have a natural knack for creating things. As such, they usually prefer to stay underground in their big mountain cities, where they hone their crafts.

Dwarves are the longest-lived species of Somelion.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Dwarves typically have a short, but wide frame. They rarely reach the heights of even the smallest humans. Their bodies have a naturally pronounced musculature, which is only enhanced through the physical work they usually perform. They have round faces and brown to black hair, and their eye colors vary from green, over brown, to black. Dwarves are immune to diseases, and poison does not work properly on them.

Genetics and Reproduction

Female dwarves are able to procreate with male humans and elves. Their children are typically called Dwarfbloods. Dwarven pregnancies last approximately twenty-four months. While male dwarves can technically procreate with female humans or elves, the natural gestation cycle for dwarven children is far longer than that of humans or elves, always resulting in the child being born prematurely with an extremely low chance of survival.

Growth Rate & Stages

Dwarves reach puberty around the age of twenty-five, which ends approximately at age 40. They reach adulthood at age 50, at which point their bodies stop developing. Up until the age of two-hundred, dwarves are considered in their prime, and only start to significantly age after that. They then lose the color of their hair, which often also starts to fall out, and their skin starts to wrinkle.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Dwarves are incredibly resistant to magic and can see through illusions and ward off most spells affecting their minds with ease. However, almost all of them are unable to use magic themself, and those who are able to conjure magic typically can only manipulate the earth.

Dwarves are able to see in the dark and have good hearing.

Genetic Descendants

• Dwarfbloods

Lifespan

300 years

Average Height

120 - 140 cm (female)
130 - 150 cm (male)

Average Weight

70 - 110 kg (female)
90 - 130 kg (male)