Dwarves



Masters of iron and stone. The Dwarves have endured much and show little signs of weakening.

History of the Dwaves
 After the Dawn War the Dwarves were created by the God Moradin. They learned the art of mining and artifice, and they were one of the Godling empires. Spreading amongst the mountains the Dwarves delved deep into the land finding many wonders. This riled the Titans who felt the Dwarves were invading their realm; the Dwarves however were strong enough to keep the Titans at bay for now.

 This all changed during The Awakening. As the dragons woke from their slumber since the Dawn War they ravaged the land. Many of the Godling Empires were ravaged and the Dwarves were not safe as their hoarded wealth made them a massive target. Many holds were attacked and of those that didn't fall were later sacked by roaming bands of Orcs, Goblins and the Titans who now saw their chance.

 The Dwarven lands were shrunk in scope and their dreams of empire were superseded by the needs of defence. Those Dwarves who succumbed to wanderlust tended to end up setting in the cities of other races, starting small families which introduced the Dwarven crafts to Duenis.

Dwarves of the current age
Dwarves in the current age are still masters of the crafting arts. They have spread far across the lands and many a town as at least one family of Dwarves toiling away in the marketplace or looking for work as adventurers. They are proud of their heritage and still harbour grudges against the races that despoiled their holds many years ago. Dwarves are generally accepted anywhere as they are seen as dependable and hardworking.