Dwarves

Dwarven culture entirely revolves around the art of the forge. A Dwarf's worth is entirely based on the quality of their steel, and the efficiency of their hands. Due to their pro-workaholic ideology, it is extremely common for them to lose body parts while on the job. It is believed that every lost part is a sign of one's dedication to their craft. It is customary for one to forge their own replacement limb, and to make it become part of them.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Dwarves are humanoid creatures, typically of short stature. They have four limbs, consisting of two arms, and two legs.  Dwarves have extremely dense bones, which, when coupled with their non-aquatic culture, results in them not being able to swim. Dwarves tend to have large muscles, which develop quickly once they begin training to become blacksmiths. Dwarves are extremely resistant to heat, which allows them to live in areas unfit for most creatures.

Genetics and Reproduction

Dwarves reproduce the same way that humans do, however dwarves take less time to birth their children. Also, dwarven women can only birth up to 3 children, and only deliver one every 50 years.

Growth Rate & Stages

Dwarves are born small, but become full size in about 15 years.

Ecology and Habitats

Most Dwarves live in the Dwarven keep, a massive city inside of a volcano. Here, they use the molten temperatures to forge their weapons.

Geographic Distribution

• Vitorian Stronghold