Dwarves

The Dwarves are a race of short and stout humanoids who've made their homes in and around the mountains of northern Imera. Once the rulers of a mighty empire that encompassed most of the Dark Hollows, most of the Dwarven race have since been driven up to the surface following the collapse of their empire. Despite this loss, the Dwarves still remain an influential race in Taeva, thanks to their unbreakable resolve, their skill in the art of smithing and crafting, and being one of the few races capable of using Runic Magic.

Basic Information

Anatomy

All Dwarves have a humanoid build with two arms and legs, hands with four fingers and a thumb on each hand, and feet with five toes on each leg.

Genetics and Reproduction

Dwarves give birth to live young, with pregnancies lasting around 7-8 months.

Growth Rate & Stages

Infant: 0-3
Child: 4-13
Adolescence: 14-19
Young Adult: 20-39
Adulthood: 40-179
Elder: 180+

Ecology and Habitats

While the Dwarves can live almost anywhere, they seem to instinctively preffer living in or near areas with large amounts of stone.

Dietary Needs and Habits

The Dwarves are omnivorous.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Females tend to have softer facial features than males, males are capable of growing facial hair. Additionally, male Dwarves can grow out their facial hair more easily than most other races.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Dwarves can be found all throughout the continent of Imera.

Average Intelligence

Slightly above average

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Due to the generations they've spent living underground, the Dwarves are able to see in the dark better than most other races, and have slightly better hearing as well.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Dwarf names, much like their language, are hard sounding.

Male Names: Armrig, Enrim, Varder, Deral, Rook, Thirdar, Kharnik, Makrim, Bainar, Garrig
Female Names: Brannera, Khelgra, Jolla, Nollu, Lyslinn, Annia, Ynge, Sinden, Olirta, Runlin
Last Names: Strem, Taedor, Gremner, Rugvun, Aenarek, Varcan, Dacmel, Karal, Memmarg, Bralra

Beauty Ideals

The Dwarves consider honesty, dedication, and an assertive personality to be attractive.

Gender Ideals

While there's no real divide between the genders in civilian life, the military is largely composed of males.

Courtship Ideals

It's the men who propose to the women, largely through the presentation of a small item they've crafted themselves, like jewellery or a small sculpture.

Relationship Ideals

The Dwarves are monogamous. As a result of their long lifespan, Dwarves are very careful in choosing their relationships.

Average Technological Level

The Dwarves have readily accepted Magitech, and use it in many aspects of their society in conjunction with the more traditional methods.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Dwarvish

Common Etiquette Rules

The Dwarves value honesty and openness among themselves, and almost always speak plainly. Additionally, they expect others to provide a fair appraisal of their works, devoid of false praise or unfounded criticism.

Common Dress Code

Dwarvish clothing is made to be tough, and has a simple, utilitarian design. The clothing of Dwarves of a higher social standing is a bit more lavish, often embellished with gold and precious stones.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

The Dwarves place great value on legacy, with almost every Dwarf striving to accomplish something in their life that others would remember them for. Many of the greatest works of Dwarvish architecture, smithing, and stonecraft were the result of this desire. This also ties into the second aspect of Dwarvish culture; Their habit of pouring their all into whatever task they're set to. For the Dwarves, anything that's worth doing should be given nothing less than their absolute best.

Additionally, the Dwarves greatly value openness and honesty among each other, believing a person's only as good as their word. In fact, breaking a vow is considered a serious offence in Dwarvish culture.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

The Dwarves maintain good relations with the Humans and their allies, but are wary of the Elves. Additionally, while the Dwarves are largely indifferent to the other races that inhabit the Dark Hollows, they do have a strong mutual animosity towards the Goblins, owing to the events of the Fall of Duridar, a feeling which hasn't diminished in the slightest over the centuries.

Lifespan

250

Average Height

Male: 4'1" Female: 3'9"

Average Weight

Male: 78kg Female: 73kg

Average Physique

All Dwarves have a stocky build.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

The majority of Dwarves have varying shades of fair skin, and their hair colours are predominantly shades of black, brown, dark blonde, or red. Additionally, Dwarves can also get markings on their bodies for a variety of purposes.

Geographic Distribution

• Frostridge Mountains

Related Organizations

• Council of Lords
• Durfaehn

Related Ethnicities

• Mountain Dwarves