Dwarf (race)

A **Dwarf,** (plural form: **Dwarves**), are a race of humanoid supernatural beings making up one of the 7 races in the ancient world.

They are described as being the complete opposite that of the Elves, being very stocky and robust, with a strong physique rather than the Elven slim and tall form. Alongside thier physical qualities, Dwarves possess a more friendly, laid-back and down to earth demeanor. This is commonly seen as playing music during parties. Dwarves are highly cooperative, being so well coordinated with eachother and so synchronised.

Dwarves are specialized in metal-working, forging, mechanical ingenuity, enchanting, and mining. They are very rich, bearing hills of gold and jewels from thier expeditions in mining. Because of this, they are very greedy and would restrain from spending a penny.

## Appearance

Dwarves are described to be stocky, and robust figure with a strong physique. They stand between 122cm to 152cm in hight and average around 68.9kg. They possess very thick locks of hair, and beards usually braided and styled to thier liking, They usually are seen wearing armour, chainmail or just the usual forging attire. A Dwarven Elder is significantly bigger than the Dwarven Follower but no more than 160cm in height.

## Habitat

Dwarves spend most of thier lives living in mountains, caverns or caves, a Dwarven Realm. The only ones that are seen outside of thier home are dwarven merchants, warriors and nomads (to migrate). The entrance to such Dwarven Realms are secured tight with heavy security and harsh environments making it as one of the most heavily guarded realms in all of the Ancient World.

### The Dwarven Realm

The Dwarven Realm is one of the main 7 realms in the Ancient World. It is heavily populated, mostly by Dwarves because of its harsh environment. Every Dwarven Realm is governed by a Dwarven King alongside his fellow advisors. The inside of every Dwarven Realm is a large factory for mining, forging, enchanting and mechanical tinkering. Separately, a Dwarven City for its population of Dwarves. The Dwarven Realm is sought by many for its riches, runes and more.

## Hierarchy and Sub-races

### Hierarchy

The Dwarven Hierarchy are separated into 2: The **Dwarven** **Elders** and The **Dwarven** **Followers**.

#### Dwarven Elders

The Dwarven Elders are the higher ranking in the Dwarven Race, being the advisors of the Dwarven Realm, bearing wisdom and knowledge for younger Dwarves to seek. They are fit for the role of the Dwarven King, and his advisors, however should be a Toppellin or higher rank, though in some realms this does not matter and the only condition for the role would be healthy enough to rule over.

#### Dwarven Followers

The Dwarven Followers are the lower ranking in the Dwarven Race, being the healthy young workers in the Dwarven Realm and do jobs like regular humans do. They usually seek out knowledge and wisdom from the Dwarven Elders. Although the majority of the Dwarven Followers are Entransell or Middell ranked, there are a few known Topesatory ranked Dwarves in the Dwarven Realm.

### Subraces

The Subraces for Dwarves is not well known for they are not fond of separation just because one clan lives another place. They much more prefer unity and be known as one race rather a bunch of subraces.

## Natural Abilities

### Long Lifespan

Dwarves live long lives, with a lifespan of typically around 250 to 350 years. They live much longer than humans do, and much shorter than elves.

### Metalworking talent

Dwarves have a talent for metalworking, forging, mining and more. Though, the Dwarven Elders possess more experience than the Dwarven Followers.

### Rune handling

Runes, the supernatural crystals embedded with enchants that are only found in the Ancient World are hard to handle, and may cause significant damage to a person's body if its not handled properly. But Dwarves have natural durability to these runes, making them live up to the "greatest blacksmiths" legend

### Superior Durability and Strength

Dwarves can easily handle large and heavy objects. Thier hammers weigh unusually heavy around 78kgs, and they lift it using only one hand.