Dwarf
"Khazmê, my Lord, we're very lonely. Won't you make us something to play with?" -Din-Evreth Dwarven Mythology and Its Influences on Modern Life, Markha O-TybDwarves are a smaller, humanoid race native to the volcanic islands of Okros Vrau. Often considered to be one of the first to walk Ustos, they hold that they were created by Khazmê, the God of Creation after being tricked by Din-Evreth, Goddess of the New Dawn.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Dwarves are shorter bipedal humanoids, with two arms and two legs. They are denser than most other species and have wide-set rounded ears, as well as thicker, more durable skin.
Genetics and Reproduction
Dwarves reproduce sexually, with a slightly shorter gestation period ranging from 6 to 8 months. It is often impossible for other species to tell which Dwarves are able to become pregnant, as it often does not become apparent until very late in the pregnancy.
Growth Rate & Stages
Dwarves grow slowly, reaching puberty around 50 years old though they are not considered adults by society until their 90th birthday.
Ecology and Habitats
Depending on the subspecies, most Dwarves are at home within mountainous regions. Hill Dwarves prefer lowlands and the upper reaches of cave systems, while Mountain Dwarves are generally found within mountains and deep underground. Sea Dwarves, on the other hand, are most at home upon open waters and underneath the waves.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Dwarves are omnivorous, though mostly subsisting on a diet heavy in vegetables and grains. Mushrooms, cultivated in caves and underground cities, are a delicacy.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Dwarves have a hierarchal, rigid social structure, with very little movement between the classes.
Facial characteristics
Dwarves possess large beards that are often braided and decorated to showcase both their gender and status in society.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Originiating in Okros Vrau, Dwarves have spread over the continents in larger numbers than most other races.
Average Intelligence
Dwarves possess average to slightly better than average intelligence, though they are both persistent and methodical.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Dwarves have about average hearing, ranging from 20 Hz to just under 20.000 Hz, though it varies by individual as well. Their eyesight is average as well, and possess a semi-vestigial nictating membrane. Most Dwarves had no use for magic, and very few have the innate capacity for it, nor do many deign to study it.
Scientific Name
Homo scapanus
Lifespan
Anywhere from 250 to 400 years.
Average Height
The average range for Dwarves is anywhere between 3'0" to just under 5'0".
Average Weight
Denser than many other hominids, Dwarves range anywhere from 200lbs to well over 350lbs.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Dwarves range from a very dark brown to a paler tan, with a small variety of undertones. Other colors, like red or blue, are considered unnatural and often a sign that the Dwarf in question is not what they seem.
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