MCFC/Dwarves

== Background ==
Dwarves are one of the oldest societies. 
Most dwarves stand around 4' tall and are proportioned like a muscular, 6' tall human with absurdly short legs. Likewise, most dwarves have beards, though some female dwarves do not. A few dwarf clans are proportioned more in line with other humanoid races, though all dwarves tend to be stocky and strong.
Dwarves reproduce through statue-making. A pair of dwarves acquire a slab of suitable stone, using techniques and criteria known only to the Dwarves themselves. Then one of them is the Sculptor and the other the Animator. The Sculptor carves and shapes the rock into a satisfactory likeness of a young Dwarf. When the Animator approves of the design and crafting, the statue is painted. In the process, the animator breathes life into the newly-hewn Dwarf.
Originally, all dwarves were neuter, and many of them still are. A minority of new-hewn dwarves are carved as male, and an even smaller amount are carved female. This was once considered shocking, but the process has gone on so long that it is now almost traditional. Some female dwarves are carved with beards, and others are not. It is part of the creative process of Sculptor and Animator.
== Military ==
Standard dwarf troops are TL4 troops with Average gear and Good quality. They are have the Night and Terrain:Mountain specials. Superior troops improve to Good gear and Crack quality; rare veterans are Good gear and Elite quality.
The backbone of a dwarf force are clan warriors in heavy steel armor with shields, picks, and axes. They are supported by thunderers, firing wheel lock muskets or muzzle loading artillery. Some of the force fights in light armor as skirmishers. Runepriests provide magical healing and guidance. Some specialists also accompany the force.
Specialist troops are Mining troops when below ground, or gryphon riders (flying cavalry) above ground or on the march. Heavy artillery is used offensively and defensively in sieges.
Unit Description	Troop Type 	Force Percentage
Clan Warriors 	Heavy Infantry 	50%
Thunderers 	Musketeers 	20%
Clan Skirmishers	Light Infantry 	10%
Specialists 	Varies 	10%
Runepriests 	Battle Mages 	5%
Heavy Thunderers	Light Artillery	5%
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