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CAPITAL: CLIFFTON
Powers: Earth Elemental
Symbol: Mountain
Preferred Weapons: Battle Ax
Description of Race:
All Dwarves, once fully matured, are exactly five-and-a-half feet tall. Most have darkly tanned skin and bright red hair. Their hair (and beards, for the men) are kept long. The longer and fuller one’s hair, the more respect they command in society, and in general is a symbol of pride among the Dwarves. Most Dwarves are thicker-bodied – you will be hard-pressed to find a skinny Dwarf.
Clan-like in nature, they are constantly battling for position within their society. Known for their stubbornness and resistance to change, they are also fiercely loyal and excellent fighters. The clans police their own individual factions, but will unite if needed for national defense. There is a Dwarf king, but he relies heavily on the leaders of each clan to get anything done.
Dwarves need little excuse to have a celebration. Each clan has several of their own, but Dwarves as a whole celebrate the New Year, each new season, and whenever the king decides the people need a party.
With their connection to the earth, including minerals and jewels, the Dwarves are the best metalworkers and miners in all of Terraunum. Their fares are highly valued.
An elaborate system of roads, mine shafts, and railroads crisscross the mountain ranges of their home, from the Divide Mountains in the north, to the Erde Mountains in the south. Additionally, they designed the rail system used by the entire East Side. Earth Senturians have kept it in operation since. Senturians. With quite a bit of their life underground, the Dwarves were also responsible for the glowstones used all over Terraunum.
With much of their lands unconducive to farming, the Dwarves rely on trade to keep them supplied with food other than mushrooms. The mushrooms are harvested year round and are quite delicious. Water is readily available from underground sources.
Military Structure:
Dwarves are very militaristic, with all males required to serve in the army. There are no females allowed in the Dwarven army, but they are still trained in combat for defense of their homeland, should it be necessary.
Each clan has its own unique style of using the earth element.
There is always a leader elected who will assume command in times of need, with the knowledge that all clans will unite if need be.
Dwarves have a unique style to fighting, always in a group, and they never leave one of their own behind. They are very strict in their discipline and will do whatever it takes to complete the mission at hand.
