Dwarves, Dwarf [INFO]

Type: World

Description:
 The dwarves was once a dominant race. They lived deep beneath the mountains
 in the mines carved by hand from solid rock. The Dwarven Kingdom of old was
 prosperous and full of splendor and glory. Flourishing underground cities
 built within the Worlds Edge Mountains showed their crowning achievements.

 The dwarves today are a mere fraction of those lines that made up the great
 Dwarven civilization. Most of the dwarven strongholds have fallen, one by one,
 in the bitter wars with the orcs, goblins or skaven. Even now the remaining
 dwarf cities are under constant siege. Much of their wealth and power have
 been reduced, yet they remain a proud and defiant people, as grim as the
 mountain and as hard as rock.

 Dwarves are master craftsmen, and expert stone-workers because of their
 natural affinity with mountains, caverns and mines. They're also known
 for their strength resiliency, and they stand with broad shoulders, hands
 and feet, despite their short and stocky stature. Dwarves have long hair
 and thick beards. They are also said to respect three things above all else:
 age, wealth and craftsmanship.

 Dwarves are also known for their honour. Keeping their word above all else.
 For a dwarf to break a promise made by himself or his ancestors is as good as
 unthinkable, and a broken bond will be met with vengence. They have a short
 temper, and they bear grudges forever. (Many of them even keep a list of
 wrongs done by those who have broken faith with them - the Book of Grudges.)

 A dwarf's age can be deduced by the length of his beard.

 Dwarf heroes in the World of Warp typically prosper as great Warriors or the
 maniacal, fearless Slayers.

 "Shave me, if I lie!"
   - Typical Dwarven Oath

 "There is nothin' as sure in the world as the glitter of gold and the
  treachery of Elves"
   - Old Dwarf Saying

See Also: RACES, RACEWAR, WARRIOR, SLAYER