Dwarves

Overview
Dwarves are a short, stout, hardy people who hail from various mountain strongholds spanning the entire continent.

Hierarchy
Most Dwarven societies are monarchies, led by a King who is reputably the strongest and most wise among their society. There are no 'nobles', only the King, and those in the Council. Each Dwarven stronghold has their own hierarchy, and the King of one stronghold - while owed respect in another stronghold - is in a lower position than the King of the stronghold they're visiting. Due to their fierce pride, and how easy it is for them to take insult at comments and/or behavior seen as "insulting", the Kings of the various Dwarven societies don't generally venture to other strongholds except in times of great, dire need such as to confront threats to all of Dwarven kind.

Appearance
Dwarves are a short, stocky race, shorter than humans but much broader and heavier. Most Dwarves have thick, luxuriant beards in which they take great pride, and often fork or braided them and tuck them into their belts. Dwarven women are alike in manner, voice and appearance to their menfolk. They are few in number, less than a third of all dwarf-kind, and they are seldom seen outside their own halls, often not venturing far due to their duties as caretakers and crafters in Dwarven society.

Dwarven women typically only travel when in great need, and they usually dress similarly to Dwarf men. This often leads other folk to believe there are no women among the Dwarves, that Dwarves grew from stone when created. Few female Dwarven warriors are known, but some tales say that female Dwarves are as fierce as their male counterparts, especially in protecting their families and offspring. Dwarves are usually monogamous, and fewer than one-third of Dwarven men took a wife, the rest busying themselves with their crafts.

Abilities

 * Dwarf Physiology
 * Stone Scrying
 * Craftsmanship Magic

Known Dwarves
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