Lorien Trust
Races
Dwarves
Much
like the Elves, long ago the Dwarven race was divided by a quarrel between
clans. The Dwarves have never been numerous in the Heartlands and were
less involved in the Race Wars. In general Dwarves tend to be somewhat
more introspective than any other race, keeping themselves to themselves.
However, they are well known for their slow temper. Slow to anger and
slow to forget.
The majority of Dwarves also live below ground.
They tend to make their homes in mountainous areas. It is said that they are more numerous in the southern lands of Erdreja. The Two-Blades clan was known to be numerous in Erin, until their virtual complete destruction by the Fomor, whilst there are also substantial old Dwarven settlements near Rockholme.
Dwarves are known to have incredible natural talents in mining, and the working of metals. The Dwarven love affair with the crafts of smithing have burned bright for many hundreds of years, and are renown throughout the Heartlands as is their ability to craft these materials and combine them with the magic of Erdreja to make yet more wondrous items.
Dark Dwarves, also known as Derro are not much liked by their brethren. However, they are not as distinctly different, as Dark Elves are from their kin, and are tolerated by the other Dwarven clans. Derro often live in the more subterranean regions of the Dwarven kingdoms, and are less inclined towards the common cultural past time of mining. The Derro however are pre-occupied with the acquisition of Gold and will mine extensively to find it. It is perhaps from this race of Dwarves that the Dwarven reputation for the loving of Gold stems.
Rarely will you see a Dwarf using a sword. Their most preferred weapons is the axe, the hammer and the staff. The reason behind this is an old Dwarven saying Look to the left of your tools . Dwarves are by nature peaceful, although they enjoy a brawl, if not more than most of the other races. However all their weapons are primarily used as tools. The axe is used to chop wood, the hammer to mine, the staff to prop shafts. Look to the left of your tools means that a if a Dwarf looks at his tool from another view it becomes a weapon. Do not think these are the only tools of the Dwarf nation for any who have gazed upon their wealth and that they create can tell that magic also plays a key role in all the Dwarves do.
Playing a Dwarf
Dwarf players are actually quite rare in the Lorien Trust system at this
time with those that do exist seeming to favour the classic fantasy look
of Dwarves, beards, stout build and heavy armour. Anyone wishing to play
a Dwarf may want to consider this when planning costume.
Please note there is no bonuses for playing a Dwarf in the Lorien Trust system.
The average life span of a Dwarf tends to depend upon their clan. They are known to live somewhere between two hundred and fifty to four hundred years of age. Although we would advise players to use something near there own age or the first 100 years of age.
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