Dwarf

Created and Edited by jmann154

Dwarves are hearty folk of short stature but grand deeds. Their militocratic society provides seasoned warriors at an early age.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Dwarves are similar to humans, but shorter, stronger, and hardier.

Growth Rate & Stages

Dwarves mature slower than humans, and may lead to immature behaviour in what, to humans, appear like adults.

Ecology and Habitats

Dwarves live underground, under the sand dunes of Ad Dikalla. Here they can escape the scorching heat and are able to easily fortify the location against enemy attack.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Dwarves value strength in their, wisdom a close second. These traits are valuable for commanders and leaders, in the Dwarves’ opinion. a Dwarf’s might can be determined by the length of their beard, the longer the better.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Dwarves are rare outside of Ad Dikalla

Average Intelligence

Dwarves aren’t great sages, but they make good military tacticians. Their wisdom is renown through Terr’ Dalibra, but their pitiful average IQ is often the laughing stock of their nation.

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

Three Generals of Dikalla,

Beauty Ideals

Dwarves do not have many beauty ideals, but height is definitely one of them. Dwarves are naturally attracted to taller Dwarves.

Gender Ideals

Male Dwarves are expected to have long beards, having one’s beard cut is the greatest dishonour a dwarf can experience and a fate worse than death.
Female Dwarves are generally smarter than male counterparts, and are more commonly found to be leaders.

Average Technological Level

Dwarves mainly use the same technology as the Vikings, though they live in deserts, and wooden structured are less common.

Common Taboos

Very few taboos exist in Dwarvish cultures. Wasting things is the most extreme taboo someone can commit, due to limited resources.

Lifespan

250-300 years

Average Height

0.6-1.2 metres

Average Weight

45-60kg

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Dwarven skin tone can range from fair to lighter ebony, depending on where in Ad Dikalla they’re from