Dokkvergur

Dokkvergur is the approximate spelling in the common alphabet, the Deep Gnomes refer to themselves as Dökkvergur (D-ur-K-fer-grr).

Basic Information

Anatomy

Dokkvergur are heartier and thicker than their sibling races, widely built and thick with muscle made for digging deep into the sides of cavern walls.

Additional Information

Social Structure

The Dokkvergur are a Matriarchal society, who revere female children as leaders of the community.

Average Intelligence

As gnomes tend to be, so are the Dokkvergur, sharp of wit and clever with technology.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Dokkvergur are very adept at seeing in low light areas, seeing up to 120 feet in near pitch darkness.

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

It's not common, however you will periodically find Dokkvergur paired with an intelligent hugarokk, A sentient psionic stone that has its own personality, revered by the Iusgenti mostly as the spirits of ancestors long past

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

The major political faction of the Dokkvergur is the city of Neðanjarðar-Hólf in the eastern mountains of the The Kingdom of Snaken, which is led by the titular Queen Mother of the Dokkvergur, Saga Sagarsdoitter who serves in function of the kingdom as a local governor despite having the retention of her title.

Forrathamenn of Nethanjarthar Holf

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Gnomes

Genetic Descendants

• House Skrifaritháttur

Origin/Ancestry

Deep Cavern Gnomes

Lifespan

200-250 years

Average Height

3 - 3.5 feet (.9m - 1.01m)

Average Weight

80lbs -120lbs (36kg-54kg)

Average Physique

Thick and broad, perfect for moving and excavating stone deep within the mountains of Kokintras.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Dokkvergur tend to be quite pale and pallid, with various tones of almost translucent white skin and light colored hair when they show any.