Dwarf

"'You'll never find a braver bunch than us, this I guarantee.'""-Glarin Shieldbearer, Commander of the Brenielian Army"Dwarves are one of the many races that inhabit the world of Voruseh, and are quite common. They can mostly be found in Astorien, particularly in their kingdom, Frörd, and are known for their blacksmithing ability and fearlessness in battle.

Biology
Dwarves are found in many locations in Astorien, Azer Dwarves being rarer than their Mountain Dwarves brothers. Their skin is usually white, and their hair can be black, brown, blond, grey or red and even blue. Their eyes are usually brown, black, hazel, green or blue, but other rare variations may appear. They have a short stature but a strong build.

Azer Dwarves are a rare subrace of Half-Elementals, with stone skin and fire hair. They live near volcanic caves and in the Elemental Plane of Arkanis.

Dwarves usually have a lifespan of around 250 years, the second longest among the common races, but some legendary Dwarves have been reported to live 500 or even 1000 years.

Culture
The Dwarven culture is very conservative and patriarchal, but also rich. Dwarves live in massive stone cities underground, where they mine for ore. Their metalcrafting is well-renowned around the world, as well as their jewelry. Dwarven Adventurers tend to be Warriors, Clerics or Paladins.

Dwarves are usually Pantheonians, workshipping mostly Thobris, Garen and Otgar. The evil Azer Dwarves prefer following demonic lords.

Racial Relations
Dwarves tend to be more friendly towards their own kin than anyone else, but they're quite friendly to Humans and Elves. Ever since they stopped their conflict at the Age of Dawn, the Dwarven and Elven society has become allies.

They are arch nemesis of the Orcs, mainly because of the Frörd-Kronatz war.

Subraces
There are only two variations of Dwarves across the world.

Famous Dwarves

 * Glarin Shieldbearer
 * King Throtdon Copperstone
 * Dachmar
 * Sgatwolf