Dwarves

Dwarves are a race of humanoids native to Istellan.

All dwarves speak a dialect of a common Dwarvish Language.

Characteristics
Like elves, dwarves originated on Istellan. The dwarves are divided into seven Great, or Major, Nations and three Minor Nations. Dwarves stand between__ and __ tall. Their lifespans vary by lifestyle and tribe, but most men live 180-200 years and women 190-220, with the oldest recorded dwarf living right up to his 258th birthday (reportedly his last words were: take that, cousin!). Naturally almost twice as many male dwarves are born as females. However this also varies by community.

Dwarf social structure: clans within tribes within nations. Nations are ruled by a king. Chieftains lead tribes. Typically a tribe lives together in a settlement or they are split between a couple settlements. Dwarves don’t maintain kingdoms or territories the way humans or even elves do; settlements of a dwarf nation can be split between vast stretches of land, but the area in between is not guarded or patrolled by them. Tribes of different nations may live next door to each other. Most conflicts are actually fought between tribes. Wars between nations are bitter and ugly but rare.

Dwarvish Nations
Blue Dwarves

Border Dwarves

Coal Dwarves

Deep Dwarves

Iron Dwarves

Forge Dwarves

Lumber Dwarves

Plains Dwarves

Quartz Dwarves