Dwarf

Dwarves are a stoic but stern species, ensconced in cities carved from the hearts of mountains and fiercely determined to repel the depredations of savage species like orcs and goblins. More than any other species, dwarves have acquired a reputation as dour and humorless artisans of the earth. It could be said that their history shapes the dark disposition of many dwarves, for they reside in high mountains and dangerous realms below the earth, constantly at war with giants, goblins, and other such horrors.

Their lifespan is between 350-500 years on average, and they are considered of age around 35-40 years old.

## Species Attributes

### Size

Dwarves are, on average, medium size creatures.

### Land Speed

Dwarves, on average, have a base land speed of 20 feet. However it is unaffected by encumbrance or armor.

### Other Speeds

Dwarves, on average, have no additional movement speeds.

### Vision

Dwarves have Darkvision. This allows them to see in natural non-magical darkness as though it was normal light. They are still treated as blinded in areas of magical darkness however.

### Special Attributes

Dwarves can either choice to gain a Preferred Attribute bonus to Constitution or Wisdom from their dwarven heritage and ancestors.

Dwarves have a special insignia for Terrestrial Magiks

Dwarves automatically stabilize when below 0 hit points as long as they are touching solid ground, earth or stone of some type.

## Races of Dwarf

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#### Aeturnus

**Mountainborn** - The most populace of the dwarven races, the average mountainborn male stands at 4ft tall and weighs 250lbs, and females stand at 3ft 10in and weigh 200lbs. They are known to have skin tones similar to humans, though a wider range of pale to tan due to their way of living. They are known for being master craftsmen along with their cousins, the Flameforged and typically dwell in mountain lodgings that spiral deep into the caverns below. The seat of dwarven culture was in Toron Val, but has since been relocated to Mt. Arryan.

Racial Trait: Immune to Sonic Damage

**Frostshard** - The second most common dwarf among their kind, these frosted brethren in the north make up the legions of Frosthold, as well as the famed Deathhelm Legion of Iceharrow. They are the largest of dwarves, the average male standing at 4ft 4in and weighing 275lbs while females are 4ft and weigh 240lbs. Their skin color ranges from a cloud white to sky blue to even deep shades of indigo and royal blue. Their hair and eyes follow similar shades though violet is also not uncommon.

Racial Trait: Immune to Cold Damage

**Sandstone** - These dwarves are known to inhabit deserts and deep holdings near their cousin-kin. They prefer to utilize their skin in mining and digging to the fullest in exchange for others to preform things like farming and ranching. They are the smallest of dwarves, males on average standing at 3ft 10in while weighing 195lbs and females stand at 3ft 8in and weigh 160lbs. Their skin as rough, almost like sandpaper and ranges from yellow to orange to dark brown as does both their hairs and eyes.

Racial Trait: Immune to Acid Damage

**Flameforged** - The rarest of the dwarven races, they are considered nobility among their cousin and blessed by the Forge Father himself. Most hold positions of power or rank within other dwarven holdings. They have similar stature and complexations to their mountain cousins, standing at 4ft for males and 3ft 10in for females, but are much heavier, weighing at 300lbs for males and 260 for females. Their hair and eyes is almost always red, orange or yellow in color, with rare exceptions of white.

Racial Trait: Immune to Fire Damage