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Dwarf
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Decay Timer 16 minutes
Spirit Regeneration 2 per 5 min, ×2 on node
Height 4' to 4.5', 4.75' max
Weight 80 to 230 lbs.
Languages Common, Dwarven

The hardiest of the races of Elanthia, dwarves are short (usually under 4'6"), stocky and ruddy faced. They have dark, deep-set eyes with dark, wiry hair. Their beards are often long and elaborately braided, and are matters of great pride. Some dwarven females are bearded, some are not. Dwarves have a natural resistance to certain forms of elemental magic. Dwarves are neither agile nor quick of feet. Dwarves are well-known for their mining, though they keep their gold, silver, mithril and other mines hidden underground.

Statistics

Strength Constitution Dexterity Agility Discipline Aura Logic Intuition Wisdom Influence
+10 +15 0 -5 +10 -10 +5 0 0 -10

For statistic growth rates by profession, see List of statistic growth rates#Dwarf.

Other Characteristics
Spirit Regeneration 2 per 3 min Decay Timer 16 min
Max Health 140 Base Regeneration 3
Weight Factor 0.75 Encumbrance Factor 0.80
Maneuver Bonus Average Elemental TD +30
Spiritual TD 0 Sorcerer TD +15
Poison TD +20 Disease TD +15

Dwarves receive a large bonus to hiding in mountain caves and a small bonus outdoors in the mountains. They also receive a bonus to Crafting and a small bonus to Forging.

Cultures

Dwarves founded an empire of their own long ago, but few know of its details as they remained hidden under mountains preferring to remain amongst their own. Today, dwarves have split into clans and come out from their mountains to join the rest of the world.

The Dwarven Clans
Grevnek Known to other dwarf clans as the trouble shooters, Grevnek Clan's knowledge of mining is unsurpassed. Grevnek is responsible for building the mining system and city that has come to be known as Zul Logoth.
Krenlumtrek Choosing to live above ground, Krenlumtrek Clan built Zhindel's Post, the gateway to the Dragonspine Mountains. Most make their living as lumberjacks and woodworkers.
Greetok Shrewd merchants in their own right, Greetok Clan are the finest gemcutters of all the clans.
Toktrog Known for their skill in trailmaking, Toktrog Clan are one of the few clans that openly study magic. Learning how to harness the spiritual magics of the forests and rivers, they traded this knowledge and their skill for working metals and weaponry in order to gain access to the greater incantations of arcane magic.
Roramnoak Considered wanderers, Roramnoak Clan favors merchanting and travel. The clan is the most significant contributor to the spread of dwarven products into the hands of other races throughout Elanthia.
Krethuum Herders of roltons, goats, caribou, gaks, and more, Krethuum Clan lead a simple life trading their goods to other nearby clans.
Ralgrenek Specializing in Imaera's domain, Ralgrenek Clan has mastered the study of herbs and vegetation, contributing greatly to the spread of knowledge of the healing properties of the lichens, mosses, toadstools, and other herbal growths deep within the mountains. The clan boasts the most skilled empaths of all dwarven clans.
Gotronek Creators of intricate statues and amazing works of marble, Gotronek Clan are masters of dwarven art. The great halls of their home are carved entirely from pure marble.
Oltregek Rarely seen above ground, Oltregek Clan focus on the mining of gems.
Egrentek Specializing in workings of silver, Egrentek Clan run one of the largest coin mints in modern day Elanthia.
Parkshnuum The great workers of iron, Parkshnuum Clan are known as teachers, spreading their knowledge of the forge to any who wish to learn the craft.
Mordrakam Unlike most of their kin, who wielded pickaxes, war hammers and other blunt weaponry, Mordrakam Clan craft and wield blades. Creating a unique alloy called Invar (also known as dwarven steel), Mordrakam claidhmores have become the bane of orcs across the world.
Grenroa Grenroa Clan traveled deep within the DragonSpine for 3,000 years, connecting all the dwarven cities with hidden passages and corridors, before building the great labyrinth known as Chiostilis. Grenroa live in relative peace content with maintaining the vast miles of tunnels they have created.
Kikthuum In Bortrazo's Canyon near Lake Jostallim lies the home of the Kikthuum Clan, masters of watercraft. With the discovery of veniom, Kikthuum Clan became the first to create submersible vessels. Kikthuum keeps the method of their creation a closely guarded secret.
Gulroten Discoverers of veniom, an unusually malleable metal, Gulroten Clan perfected the process of making armor and mining packs lighter.
Sharznekgren Sharznekgren Clan are well known for their wealth but perhaps more well known, is their ability to protect their wealth with clever, deadly traps.
Schneckgren A wealthy clan, Schneckgren Clan has made their home in the largest known gold mine in Elanthia.
Ragnak Great talents and greater stubbornness are the marks of Ragnak Clan. The youngest of the clans, Ragnaks excel at building.
Kazunel Legendary amongst non-dwarves, Kazunel Clan are the finest weaponsmiths in the world. Even other dwarven clans will admit this, though only after many pride-filled stubborn interjections.
Reznek When you absolutely have to survive the blows of your enemy, armor from Reznek Clan is what you'll want to be wearing. Some Reznek claim that their methods of armor smithing will create such armor that can stop the teeth of dragons.
Smaelton Unsatisfied with conventional methods, Smaelton Clan developed advanced smelting techniques using available pools of molten lava. Despite the obvious dangers, their resulting metals are of the highest quality.
Khanshael Captured and enslaved long ago by the Dhe'nar, Khanshael now are regarded with great respect by their former captors for their contentment and amazing talent in mining. Over time, Khanshael blood has darkened and changed, much like the Dhe'nar, but they still maintain close ties to their dwarven brothers.
Mithrenek Crafters of weapons, armor, jewelry and sculptures, Mithrenek Clan excels above all others in their working of mithril. Mithrenek always wear an item of mithril, usually a family heirloom, to display the honor of being a member of one of the first Clans.
Borthuum Founded by explorers seeking the lost cities of Kezmon Isle, Borthuum Clan discovered a far greater prize in the volcanic Teras Isle. Uninhabited and untapped, the clan discovered vast sources of volcanic minerals and rare gems. Borthuum Clan's talent in working the much sought after glaes is unmatched.

Race-specific Verbs

BELCH
BELCH DEEP A low, guttural belch rumbles from your mouth.
BELCH DRUNK You belch drunkenly, a goofy smile plastered on your face.
BELCH EXPLODE You let loose with an explosive belch.
BELCH HEARTY You belch heartily, feeling satisfied.
BELCH JUICY You belch juicily, wiping the gastric secretions from your chin.
BELCH LAZY You let out a loud belch as you lazily scratch your backside.
BELCH LONG You release a long, drawn out belch. Impressive.
BELCH LOUD You belch lustily, reeking of garlic and ale.
BELCH QUICK You give a quick belch.
BELCH RELIEF You belch loudly, feeling an immediate sense of relief.
BELCH ROLTON You belch, sounding suspiciously like an angry rolton.
BELCH SOFT You belch softly.
BELCH STRONGLY A thunderous belch explodes from your mouth, filling the air with the stench of rancid cheese.
BELCH TALK You open your mouth to speak, but an unexpected belch interrupts you.
BELCH UNDER You belch under your breath, trying to avoid notice.
BELCH VOMIT You belch forcefully, giving a quick swallow as you feel your gorge rise.
GRUNT
GRUNT AGREE You grunt in agreement.
GRUNT AMUSED You grunt, amused.
GRUNT ANGER You grunt angrily.
GRUNT ANNOY You grunt in annoyance.
GRUNT BASHFUL You grunt bashfully.
GRUNT BORED You grunt, bored.
GRUNT BYE You grunt in farewell.
GRUNT CRAZY You grunt oddly, rolling your eyes and sticking your tongue out. Loon.
GRUNT DRINK You grunt, motioning for a drink.
GRUNT DRUNK You grunt drunkenly.
GRUNT ELF You grunt in obvious distaste.
GRUNT FEAR You grunt in fear and surprise!
GRUNT FIERCE You grunt fiercely!
GRUNT FOOD You grunt hungrily.
GRUNT FOOL You grunt in annoyance.
GRUNT GEM You grunt, thinking greedily of gems!
GRUNT GLEE You grunt gleefully, rubbing your hands together!
GRUNT GREEDY You grunt greedily!
GRUNT GRIMLY You grunt grimly.
GRUNT HAPPY You grunt happily.
GRUNT HELLO You grunt in greeting.
GRUNT HELP You grunt, calling for aid!
GRUNT HUNGER You grunt in hunger.
GRUNT MAYBE You grunt noncommittally.
GRUNT MENACE You grunt menacingly!
GRUNT MINE You grunt possessively!
GRUNT NO You grunt negatively.
GRUNT PAIN You grunt in pain.
GRUNT SAD You grunt sadly.
GRUNT SLEEPY You grunt sleepily.
GRUNT STUPID You grunt, grinning stupidly.
GRUNT THANKS You grunt in thanks.
GRUNT TIRED You grunt tiredly.
GRUNT WHAT You grunt in annoyance!
GRUNT YES You grunt in affirmation.
GRUNT QUESTION You grunt questioningly.
GRUNT SATISFIED You grunt with satisfaction!
GRUNT SKEPTICALLY You grunt skeptically.
GRUNT THOUGHTFULLY You grunt pensively.
GRUNT <Easeter Egg!> You grunt proudly, in honor of a fine man.
SWEAR
SWEAR ELOQUENT You let out an eloquently vile series of grunts.

Resources

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