Dverga
The dverga (or dverg singular) are people that are related to the dwarves. However they only live as long as humans do.
They took the meaning of living underground to the extreme. Dverga live far underground in the cave layers and never come to the surface willingly, most people in the world don't even know of their existance.
The only people they regularly come into contact with are the swartalfs, which of course they fight wars with whenever they meet. They build massive fortresses using the stone available deep underground and light them up using various glowing crystals and underground plants.
Their fortresses are self contained city states, with the underground being as hostile as it is there is not much opportunity to expand large kingdoms with villages and towns scattered throughout the cave layers. Though not as aggressive as swartalfs, dverga are heavily invested in their own military and make it mandatory for everyone to be at least partially involved in the armed forces or some kind of militia. Dverga have grey skin and white hair, which they sometimes dye.
Even though the males prefer to grow long beards they don't decorate, braid or put as much effort into them as the dwarves like to do. Being as heavily invested in their military as they are, it is only natural that their fortresses are ruled by the highest ranking military officials. In regards to religion, they are similar to the dwarves in that they venerate and pray to their ancestors. When it comes to magic, again they are similar to the dwarves in that they barely if ever use it. They might look intimidating to outsiders, though they take care of their sick and elderly and have a strong bond to their families and friends. They are aware of the dwarves and if their territories come close enough to touch they sometimes engage in diplomacy or warfare if diplomacy fails. Though these encounters are incredibly rare as even dwarves barely go deep enough to regularly meet the dverga.
They took the meaning of living underground to the extreme. Dverga live far underground in the cave layers and never come to the surface willingly, most people in the world don't even know of their existance.
The only people they regularly come into contact with are the swartalfs, which of course they fight wars with whenever they meet. They build massive fortresses using the stone available deep underground and light them up using various glowing crystals and underground plants.
Their fortresses are self contained city states, with the underground being as hostile as it is there is not much opportunity to expand large kingdoms with villages and towns scattered throughout the cave layers. Though not as aggressive as swartalfs, dverga are heavily invested in their own military and make it mandatory for everyone to be at least partially involved in the armed forces or some kind of militia. Dverga have grey skin and white hair, which they sometimes dye.
Even though the males prefer to grow long beards they don't decorate, braid or put as much effort into them as the dwarves like to do. Being as heavily invested in their military as they are, it is only natural that their fortresses are ruled by the highest ranking military officials. In regards to religion, they are similar to the dwarves in that they venerate and pray to their ancestors. When it comes to magic, again they are similar to the dwarves in that they barely if ever use it. They might look intimidating to outsiders, though they take care of their sick and elderly and have a strong bond to their families and friends. They are aware of the dwarves and if their territories come close enough to touch they sometimes engage in diplomacy or warfare if diplomacy fails. Though these encounters are incredibly rare as even dwarves barely go deep enough to regularly meet the dverga.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Humanoid with a big upper body and broad shoulders. Stands between 4' and 5' tall on average
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Their senses include, hearing, sight, smell, taste, feel and if trained enough can utilize magic in various ways to sense their surroundings.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Lifespan
80 years
Average Height
4' to 5' tall
Average Weight
70 - 95 kg
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Their skin is a grey colour.
Geographic Distribution
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