Dwarf
Dwarves, who call themselves The Dwur, are a hardy and ancient race, renowned for their stout frames, long braided beards, and piercing eyes that seem to hold the wisdom of the centuries. Standing no taller than four to five feet, their compact and muscular builds speak to a life of labor and resilience. Their skin tones range from earthy browns to pale stone-like hues, often weathered from years spent in subterranean forges or mountainous strongholds. Known for their intricate craftsmanship, the Dwarves are master smiths, jewelers, and stoneworkers, creating goods of unparalleled beauty and durability. Fiercely loyal to their clans, they hold honor, tradition, and kinship in the highest regard. With an affinity for the underground, they are most at home within vast, echoing halls carved into mountains, their cities glowing with the light of crystal lamps and rivers of molten metal. Though wary of outsiders, the Dwarves are formidable allies and unyielding foes, embodying the very stone and steel they cherish.
GURPS Ancestry Template
Traits
| Trait | Pts | Ref |
|---|---|---|
Dwarf Ancestry Height: 44+2d6 in.; Weight: 140+6d6 lbs. |
40 | |
Attributes |
10 | |
Decreased Basic Move 1 |
-5 | B17 |
Decreased Size Modifier 1 |
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Increased Health 1 |
10 | B14 |
Increased Will 1 |
5 | B16 |
Advantages |
42 | |
Alcohol Tolerance |
1 | B100 |
Damage Resistance 1 Tough Skin (Effects that just require skin contact or a scratch ignore this DR) |
3 | B47,P45,MA43,PSI14 |
Extended Lifespan 2 |
4 | B53 |
Lifting ST 2 |
6 | B65 |
Longevity |
2 | B66 |
Magic Resistance 2 |
4 | B67 |
Night Vision 5 |
5 | B71 |
Resistant Poison; +8 to all HT rolls to resist |
7 | B81,P71,MA47 |
Talent (Artificer) 1 Reaction Bonus (Any employer) |
10 | B90 |
Disadvantages |
-12 | |
Greed CR: 15 (Resist almost all the time) |
-7 | B137 |
Stubbornness |
-5 | B157 |
Languages |
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Language: Common Native; Spoken (Native Written (Native) |
B24 | |
Language: Dwarven Native; Spoken (Native Written (Native) |
B24 |
Skills
| Skill | Level | RSL | Pts | Ref |
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Spells
| Spell | Class | College | Cost | Maintain | Time | Duration | Level | RSL | Pts | Ref |
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Equipment
| Item | Qty | Uses | Value | Weight | Total Value |
Total Weight |
Ref |
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Basic Information
Growth Rate & Stages
Early Maturity: 50-60 years
Maturity: 72 years
Middle-Age: 200 years
Old Age: 280 years
Venerable: 350 years
Maturity: 72 years
Middle-Age: 200 years
Old Age: 280 years
Venerable: 350 years
Civilization and Culture
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Dwarven Punishment: when a dwarf has committed an offense against their family, community, or nation a common punishment is banishment for a period of time (the worse the offense, the longer the sentence). Banishment begins with a public shaving — usually just the head and face. In the case of a truly heinous crime an offender’s entire body is shaved. If an offender is repentant, they are often allowed the dignity of shaving themselves (or choosing another to shave them). After the public shaving the offender is then escorted / chased away. This is an incredibly shameful experience for a dwarf (and their family / friends). If the offender has a mate, their mate is entitled to an immediate annulment of their marriage if they wish. Or they may share their mate’s shame and leave with them (or remain and be shunned).
Dwarven Quirk: dwarves find scars to be beautiful and ritual scarring is often used to mark momentous occasions of a dwarf’s life. Dwarves will often admire and compliment others on their scars.
History
The Dwarves of Ehrto are a resilient people with a storied but tragic history. Once, their grand kingdoms flourished in the heart of the Crystalline Mountains, their halls glimmering with the light of precious gemstones and their forges ablaze with industry. However, this golden age ended during the Twin Calamities, a cataclysmic series of events that shattered their strongholds and reduced their mighty cities to rubble. The last High King of the Dwur, Durrek Silverhelm, perished in the chaos, and with him, the legendary Axe of the Dwarvish Lords was lost—an artifact of immense power and a symbol of unity for their people. In the aftermath, the Dwur found themselves scattered and leaderless. During the Great Migrations that followed, many clans were forced to seek refuge beyond the mountains, allying with elves, gnomes, and even some human lands to survive. Today, the Dwur Kingdom of Aglarhün stands as the final bastion of the Dwarves' once-glorious heritage, its ancient halls fiercely guarded by proud descendants of the old clans. Beyond its borders, scattered enclaves of Dwarves endure across Eastern Urik, clinging to their traditions and yearning for the unity they lost.
by Treya via Midjourney
Female: 42+2d6 in
Female: 115+6d6 lb
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