Dwarf

Dwarves are a stocky people found mostly in close proximity to the Caelion Mountains, south of the Mire and north of the kingdom of Sovenia. They are split into three distinct cultures, those of the Hills, Mountains, and Caverns. The two Dwarven people argue and fight fiercely amongst themselves, as well as the Goblins which call the Rift of Caelonia home. The Duergar are the most underground of the three, hating both of them.

## Duergar Culture

The duergar alternate between working in concert with the dark elves
 and being at odds with them, as the elves cannot draw a distinction believe themselves and mountain dwarves. Duergar are stoic and hard-working.They have a deep-seated grudge
against mountain elves.

Use Irish names.

* Common Names (Male): Adhamh, Calbhach, Cinaed, Doyle, Flaithri

* Common Names (Female): Bedelia, Delma, Fionnuala, Mairin, Slaine

## Hill Dwarf Culture

Hill Dwarves are organized similarly to their mountainous cousins, favoring ground-level stone fortresses built of squat Caelionan granite, with plenty of brass and bronze trimming and battlements. They are organized in a oligarchical society based on individual crafts and regions. Their deep and heady ties with the plentiful fauna of the Rift, as well as their abiding respect for the natural talents of sorcery have led to a special trait of having the unearthly power to turn themselves into beasts.

Use Welsh names.

* Common Names (Male): Aeron, Andreas, Arwyn, Dafydd, Gruffudd, Iago, Iefan, Niclas, Rhys
* Common Names (Female): Eirian, Gwyneth, Nerys, Non, Olwen, Rhonwen, Seren, Sioned, Winifred

## Mountain Dwarf Culture

Mountain Dwarves are the most militaristic of the three cultures, and one more commonly associated with mining and smithing, as they should be- their crafts are legendary. Recent inventions such as the arquebus and the cannon came from their vast network of subterranean halls deep within the mountainside. Similar to their southern cousins, they are organized in oligarchies centered around their individual craft, with additional castes recognizing families of miners (the Hammerhands), smiths (the Firebeards), soldiers (the Oakenbrands), and the merchants (Goldbeards). The Mountain Dwarves are one of few peoples who trade in the trade of flesh- slavery. Many mines are operated by Dark Elf and Goblin slaves, who are naturally considered baser than even the lowest Hammerhand.

Use Scottish names.

* Common Names (Male): Aodhan, Alasdair, Beathan, Daividh, Gavin, Griogair, Iomhar, Lauchlan, Malcolm
* Common Names (Female): Beitris, Catronia, Fionnuala, Iona, Kirstin, Morag, Muirne, Seonaid, Una

## Dwarf Traits

* **Ability Score Increase**: Your Constitution increases by 2.
* **Size**: Medium.
* **Speed**: 25 feet. Your speed is not reduced by wearing heavy armor.
* **Darkvision**: You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
* **Powerful Build**: You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity, stamina, and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
* **Dwarven Toughness**. Your Hit Points increase by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.
* **Languages**: You can speak, read, and write Common and Dwarvish.

### Duergar

* **Ability Score Increase**: Your Charisma increases by +1.
* ***Superior Darkvision*:** Your darkvision has a radius of 120 feet.

### Hill Dwarves

* **Ability Score Increase**: Your Wisdom increases by +1.
* ***Primeval Speech***: Beasts can understand your speech, and you gain the ability to decipher their noises and motions.

### Mountain Dwarves

* **Ability Score Increase**: Your Strength increases by +1.
* ***Heart of Stone.*** You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.