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[[Image:dwarves.gif|left|200px|Male and Female Dwarves]]If hard-headedness had a physical manifestation, it would be the '''Dwarf'''. Their lack of physical dexterity is a mirror of their stubborn nature and iron will. Dwarves are remarkably pessimistic compared to the other two "height challenged" races ([[:Category:Gnome|Gnomes]] and [[:Category:Halfling|Halflings]]). What they lack in sunny disposition, however, they make up for in stamina and discipline.

While not overly concerned with appearance, the growth and grooming of ones beard is of such import that it has become not just a symbol of dignity and pride for the owner, but it can be a recognized symbol of status among the more organized dwarven societies. Because the beards of females do not grow as thick or long as males, they adopted the art of intertwining thin threads of precious metals and beaded gems into their beard. This practice is most common among those females seeking a mate.

Dwarves are adept at fighting and, despite their cynicism, carousing. Their love for strong spirits is as powerful and profound as the offensive odors that Dwarves are known to generate; it is the unwise person who gets between a Dwarf and his or her ale. Dwarves have a lifespan to rival that of the [[:Category:Elf|Elven]] species, a fact that may be accredited to the theory that the gods created the Dwarves from the very bones of the earth.

''The Dwarf figurine speaks: "From the bones of the earth did the gods form us, the Dwarves, children of the mountains and the hardiest of all the sentient creations. What we lack in agility and height we make up for in strength and stamina. We are steadfast, enduring, and fatigue rarely troubles us. The earth cradles us; it is where we prefer to make our homes. When we set ourselves on a path none can sway us -- other than ourselves."''

''You regard the form of the Dwarf figurine. Short and wide, a long beard descends from its face in many curls and braids. The eyes regard you unflinchingly, without fear or regret. Strength and power reside in this form.''

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==Dwarven Basics==

===Statistics===

{| cellpadding="4"

! Statistic || align="center" | Starting || align="center" | [[TDP]] Mod

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| | [[Strength]] || align="center" | 10 || align="center" | 0

|-

| | [[Reflex]] || align="center" | 8 || align="center" | +1

|-

| [[Agility]] || align="center" | 8 || align="center" | +1

|-

| [[Charisma]] || align="center" | 10 || align="center" | 0

|-

| [[Discipline]] || align="center" | 12 || align="center" | -1

|-

| [[Wisdom]] || align="center" | 10 || align="center" | 0

|-

| [[Intelligence]] || align="center" | 10 || align="center" | 0

|-

| [[Stamina]] || align="center" | 12 || align="center" | -1

|}

===Characteristics===

====General====

Both sexes live on average to 400 years in age, with 500 years considered long-lived.<br />

Males and Females both have beards, but male beards tend to be much thicker<br />

The average gestation period is 8.5 months.<br />

====Males====

Male dwarves stand from 4'6" to 5'6" in height.

====Females====

Female dwarves are somewhat shorter and lighter than their male counterparts. Females stand between 4' to 5'.

==The Dwarven Nations==

===Adamantia===

South of [[Ilithi]] are the ruins of [[High Hold]] and the Kingdom of [[Adamantia]], high in the [[Hiimarhand Shel]]. High Hold was the first dwarven city and it lasted several millennia. No army ever conquered High Hold, until the creation of the [[Dark Hand]] by the [[Dragon Priests]] in 195 BL which led to High Hold’s isolation. It was eventually abandoned in 158 BL and the surviving dwarves joined [[Hibarnhvidar]] or [[Kwarlog]].

===Forfedhdar===

West of Zoluren and [[Ilithi]] are the [[Himineldar Shel]] or “Skyfire Mountains”. They are home to the dwarven nation centered at the capitol of [[Forfedhdar]], [[Hibarnhvidar]] and the outposts of [[Ain Ghazal]] and [[Raven’s Point]].

===Kwarlog===

In the region between Therengia and Forfedhdar lies the [[Arncharn Shel]] or “Ironstar Mountains”. The Arncharn Shel is home to the Dwarven Kingdom of [[Kwarlog]]. Kwarlog was founded in 1859 BL, and the Kingdom was considered the only expansionistic dwarven nation. After 1000 BL, and the ending of the [[Elven-Human War]], Kwarlog expanded north to the [[Gemfire Mountains]] surrounding [[Velaka]]. Two expeditions into Velaka, from the new city of [[Hvaral]] were unsuccessful. [[Hvaral]] was abandoned by the dwarves in 63 AV, and is now held by [[Therengia]].

===Iron Kingdom===

Astride the [[Dragon Spine]] Mountains once was the [[Iron Kingdom]] centered at the capitol [[Garnedhren]]. [[Iron Clan]] settlements first began in 3150 BL, with Garnedhren’s construction starting in 3048 BL. The city was built jointly with the [[Mountain Elves]] for aid rendered. In 2649 BL the kingdom fell to [[Morganae]] and was renamed [[Elamiri]].

===Rendstaan===

The Kingdom of [[Rendstaan]] was in the [[Journelai Shel]] between [[Zoluren]] and Therengia. It gradually faded beginning with the death of King [[Heksoch]] around 990 BL, with the kingdom fully abandoned by 535 BL. Internecine violence led to the non-partisans fleeing to [[Kwarlog]].

===Stone Clan===

[[Stone Clan]] is the small successor to [[Rendstaan]], having been founded by a portion of Rendstaan’s army that had left for Imperial service. The halls were opened in 500 BL.

==History==

*[[The Dwarven Timeline]]

*[[Comprehensive Dwarven Timeline]] (BETA)

==Other==

[[Grunt_command|Grunt]] for more information on Dwarven grunting.<br />

[[Dismantle_command#STOMP|Stomp]] dismantle.<br />