Dwarves

Lifespan: 400 years

  

Place of Origin: The Crimson Mountains

  

Languages: Dwarvish

Darkvision: Yes, 60 ft.

  

Racial Distrust: Changelings, Elves, Orcs, Goblins

  

Biological Compatibility: Dwarves, Humans


 * A proud race of warriors, smiths, and architects, the Dwarves of this world are a short, stout folk who live primarily in the Crimson Mountains, inside of great city-fortresses known as Citadels. Dwarven society is similar to that of the Humans, though there are differences. Unlike the Humans, who serve under one King, the Dwarves are ruled by a council of rulers of each of the 5 Citadels; these elder Dwarves are chosen through popular election, and candidates must pass a series of trials before they are allowed to be considered for ruling. Known as Mason-Kings, each one rules until he/she either steps down or dies, after which a new set of trials is run to determine who will fill the power vacuum. Beyond this, Dwarven society is similar to Human society; each individual works to his own accord, with the majority employed as smiths, miners, or warriors. They primarily speak Dwarvish, but many know Common or Orcish as well, either to communicate with Humans or to spy on Orcs.


 * Dwarves are generally tolerant of other races, and often find themselves in the company of Humans brave enough to befriend them. Because of this, there are strong trade relations between the Dwarven Citadels and the Human Kingdom. They are also respectful of many of the races that inhabit the mountains, such as Firbolgs. Though accepting of most other races, Dwarves have a common disdain for Elves, Goblins, Orcs, and the like. Dwarves will refuse to work with Elves, believing them to be stuck-up and frail. Goblins and Orcs, on the other hand, are the natural enemy of Dwarves, and the Citadels fight a constant war against the roaming tribes of the Crimson Mountains. Besides this, Dwarves do not have any particular opinion towards any other race that dwells outside of their domain.


 * Overall, Dwarves are a friendly but fiercely proud race. They value strength and honor, but recognize intellectual and magical ability, even if they themselves do not often possess it. Loyal and determined, the Dwarves make for good companions (to everyone except Elves), even if they are headstrong.