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=History= | =History= | ||
==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
| − | Dwarven oral accounts reach back before the [[Flood of Aturyanda]]. Their written records reach back to at least the end of the [[Vorudian Cataclysms]]. Dwarven history is an important collaborative component to human historigraphy. Before the flood, dwarves were thought to have been about 35 cm taller before the Flood, based upon legends and posited archeological remains. In the old world, known antediluvian dwarven homelands include [[Bukalaa]] and [[Old Hearth]], with additionally accepted homelands in [[Za-Bahuna]] | + | Dwarven oral accounts reach back before the [[Flood of Aturyanda]]. Their written records reach back to at least the end of the [[Vorudian Cataclysms]]. Dwarven history is an important collaborative component to human historigraphy. Before the flood, dwarves were thought to have been about 35 cm taller before the Flood, based upon legends and posited archeological remains. In the old world, known antediluvian dwarven homelands include [[Bukalaa]] and [[Old Hearth]], with additionally accepted homelands in [[Za-Bahuna]], [[Sungo]], and the new world. |
==Migrations== | ==Migrations== | ||
| − | During the [[Vorudian Cataclysms]], dwarven groups which survived the [[Flood of Aturyanda]] tended to two differing strategies, remaining cloistered in their deepearth sanctuaries or trekking through or above the earth in search of new homes. Earth changes made both strategies potentially dangeous. During this time, migrating dwarven groups could not make or carry permanent records and so kept extensive oral accounts of their folk. [[Tauhad]] is the oldest dwarven colony since the Vorudian Cataclysms and the mother of all Kauhaudi dwarven colonies in the [[Jaggudorns]]. | + | Dwarven oral accounts, subsequently committed to stone, report the [[Vorudian Cataclysms]], associated with the blue-violet illumination of the mysterious star, [[Vorud]]. During the [[Vorudian Cataclysms]], dwarven groups which survived the [[Flood of Aturyanda]] tended to two differing strategies, remaining cloistered in their deepearth sanctuaries or trekking through or above the earth in search of new homes. Earth changes made both strategies potentially dangeous. During this time, migrating dwarven groups could not make or carry permanent records and so kept extensive oral accounts of their folk. [[Tauhad]] is the oldest dwarven colony since the Vorudian Cataclysms and the mother of all Kauhaudi dwarven colonies in the [[Jaggudorns]]. Persistent legends of the dwarves reveal nine lost dwarven colonies which either remain hidden from human history or succumbed to the vicissitudes of the Vorudian Cataclysms. |
| − | + | ==Dwarves during the Yophenthean Empire== | |
| + | {{Main|Dwarves and the Yophenthean Empire}} | ||
| + | Dwarves | ||
==Dwarves in the Medieval Period== | ==Dwarves in the Medieval Period== | ||
=Dwarven Races= | =Dwarven Races= | ||
| + | There are several dwarven races throughout the world. They are not physiological different from one another, except in superficial regards. In the west, there are three main dwarven races, the Bukalaan, the Kauhadi, and the Amandal. The Kauhadi are the most wide-spread, being found in [[Old Hearth]], the [[Ithrads]], and the southeastern [[Jaggudorns]]. For this reason, Kauhadi and Amandal dwarves are often found in the southern Jaggudorns, with the Amandals indigenous to the plateau and the Kauhadi in mountainous periphery. | ||
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Difference between Amandal and Kauhadi Dwarves | Difference between Amandal and Kauhadi Dwarves | ||
| − | + | Shihethwö Dwarves of Sungo | |
Tuhumpawa Dwarves of Za-Bahuna | Tuhumpawa Dwarves of Za-Bahuna | ||
Entele Dwarves of Zephasia | Entele Dwarves of Zephasia | ||
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==Dwarven States of the West== | ==Dwarven States of the West== | ||
| + | {{See also|Commonwealth of the Ithrads|Commonwealth of Gdelisica|Commonwealth of Sardeichs|Amandal Republic|Kingdom of Dagdoria|Kingdom of Emegul-Thaudh|Kingdom of Themet|Magistracy of Ruby-Gates}} | ||
=Dwarven Kingship= | =Dwarven Kingship= | ||
| + | {{Main|Dwarven Kingship}} | ||
=Kinship in Dwarven Society= | =Kinship in Dwarven Society= | ||
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=Gods and Religion of the Dwarves= | =Gods and Religion of the Dwarves= | ||
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==Seven Dwarven Immortals== | ==Seven Dwarven Immortals== | ||
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==Amandal Dwarven Religion== | ==Amandal Dwarven Religion== | ||
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==Ancient Crafts== | ==Ancient Crafts== | ||
Metallurgy, Stone-cutting, Gem-cutting, Deepearth Engineering | Metallurgy, Stone-cutting, Gem-cutting, Deepearth Engineering | ||
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==Dwarvenfire== | ==Dwarvenfire== | ||
| + | {{Main|Dwarvenfire}} | ||
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==Dwarven Titancraft== | ==Dwarven Titancraft== | ||
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=Dwarven Worldview= | =Dwarven Worldview= | ||
| − | The dwarven word equivalent for 'humanlike' means literally 'dwarflike' and the dwarven word for humans means literally 'little giants.' | + | The dwarven word equivalent for 'humanlike' means literally 'dwarflike' and the dwarven word for humans means literally 'little giants.' The expression 'mountain dwarf' does not mean a race of dwarves but means any dwarf who was raised in the mountain fastnesses of the dwarven folk. Dwarves are friendly to humans, but regard their own kind with great admiration and believe certain customs, lore, and practices should abide with exclusivity to the dwarves. Dwarves regard the earth, particularly the earth beneath the mountains, as the sacred womb of creation. |
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=See Also= | =See Also= | ||
Revision as of 22:30, 11 January 2014
The dwarves are likely the most friendly and commonly encountered humanlike with humans. Dwarves are mentioned in some of the most ancient human legends as servants of the gods and creatures of the mountains. Dwarves today retain much of their ancient customs, language, and resilience. They are leading innovators of titancraft technology and critical to the trade of the Pallathantic Region.
Dwarven Physiology
The shape of the dwarven body is broadly similar to humans, but significantly short and stockier. They range from 3.17m to 3.37m in height on average with very broad, heavy forms. Dwarves weigh 20 to 50kg more than humans. Dwarven men usually have thick beards. Dwarven women shave their beards regularly. Dwarven coloring and facial features nearly as much as those of humans among the various dwarven races. Dwarves are rather hardy and more resistant to bodily toxins. Dwarves like many humanlikes who dwell primarily under the earth, possess heat vision. Dwarves live much longer than humans. Their average lifespan is from 180 to 220 years, with significant variation among the dwarven races.
Dwarven Diet
Dwarves are omnivores, with a cultural preference for meat and liquors such as beer, ale, mead, and whiskey. Dwarves are fond of beef, lamb, and other heavy meat common to humans for which they will pay in hard currency. Dwarves are also resourceful enough to use the beasts of the deepearth as nourishment to prevent their dependence upon surface food.
Dwarven Customs
History
Origins
Dwarven oral accounts reach back before the Flood of Aturyanda. Their written records reach back to at least the end of the Vorudian Cataclysms. Dwarven history is an important collaborative component to human historigraphy. Before the flood, dwarves were thought to have been about 35 cm taller before the Flood, based upon legends and posited archeological remains. In the old world, known antediluvian dwarven homelands include Bukalaa and Old Hearth, with additionally accepted homelands in Za-Bahuna, Sungo, and the new world.
Migrations
Dwarven oral accounts, subsequently committed to stone, report the Vorudian Cataclysms, associated with the blue-violet illumination of the mysterious star, Vorud. During the Vorudian Cataclysms, dwarven groups which survived the Flood of Aturyanda tended to two differing strategies, remaining cloistered in their deepearth sanctuaries or trekking through or above the earth in search of new homes. Earth changes made both strategies potentially dangeous. During this time, migrating dwarven groups could not make or carry permanent records and so kept extensive oral accounts of their folk. Tauhad is the oldest dwarven colony since the Vorudian Cataclysms and the mother of all Kauhaudi dwarven colonies in the Jaggudorns. Persistent legends of the dwarves reveal nine lost dwarven colonies which either remain hidden from human history or succumbed to the vicissitudes of the Vorudian Cataclysms.
Dwarves during the Yophenthean Empire
Dwarves
Dwarves in the Medieval Period
Dwarven Races
There are several dwarven races throughout the world. They are not physiological different from one another, except in superficial regards. In the west, there are three main dwarven races, the Bukalaan, the Kauhadi, and the Amandal. The Kauhadi are the most wide-spread, being found in Old Hearth, the Ithrads, and the southeastern Jaggudorns. For this reason, Kauhadi and Amandal dwarves are often found in the southern Jaggudorns, with the Amandals indigenous to the plateau and the Kauhadi in mountainous periphery.
Difference between Amandal and Kauhadi Dwarves Shihethwö Dwarves of Sungo Tuhumpawa Dwarves of Za-Bahuna Entele Dwarves of Zephasia
Dwarven States of the West
Dwarven Kingship
Kinship in Dwarven Society
Dwarven Warfare
Ancient Dwarven Warfare Against Dragons
Modern Dwarven Warfare
Gods and Religion of the Dwarves
Seven Dwarven Immortals
Amandal Dwarven Religion
Dwarven Technology
Ancient Crafts
Metallurgy, Stone-cutting, Gem-cutting, Deepearth Engineering
Dwarvenfire
Dwarven Titancraft
Dwarven Worldview
The dwarven word equivalent for 'humanlike' means literally 'dwarflike' and the dwarven word for humans means literally 'little giants.' The expression 'mountain dwarf' does not mean a race of dwarves but means any dwarf who was raised in the mountain fastnesses of the dwarven folk. Dwarves are friendly to humans, but regard their own kind with great admiration and believe certain customs, lore, and practices should abide with exclusivity to the dwarves. Dwarves regard the earth, particularly the earth beneath the mountains, as the sacred womb of creation.
See Also
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