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| − | The Forgotten Realms world of Faerûn has several major dwarven | + | The Forgotten Realms world of Faerûn has several major dwarven sub-races. |
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| + | * Arctic dwarves (also known as the Inugaakalikurit), found in the northernmost reaches of Faerûn, are smaller and stronger than most other dwarves, and immune to cold. | ||
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| + | * Duergar, or Gray Dwarves, or Deep Dwarves, are mainly found in the Underdark, and have an aversion to light. | ||
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| + | * Hill Dwarves, also known as Gold Dwarves, are the dominant dwarves in southern Faerûn. They are generally a more upbeat group than their northern cousins. They primarily reside in and around the Deep Realm, an underground realm surrounding a Grand Canyon-like gorge. | ||
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| + | * Mountain Dwarves, also known as Shield Dwarves, are the dominant dwarves in the northern parts of Faerûn. These dwarves tend to be fatalistic due to generations of declining numbers. | ||
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| + | * Urdunnir, also known as Ore-cutter dwarves, have the magical ability to shape metal and stone, and can walk through the latter. | ||
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| + | * Wild dwarves are short, primitive dwarves found in the deep jungles of Faerûn. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:11, 30 March 2015
The Forgotten Realms world of Faerûn has several major dwarven sub-races.
- Arctic dwarves (also known as the Inugaakalikurit), found in the northernmost reaches of Faerûn, are smaller and stronger than most other dwarves, and immune to cold.
- Duergar, or Gray Dwarves, or Deep Dwarves, are mainly found in the Underdark, and have an aversion to light.
- Hill Dwarves, also known as Gold Dwarves, are the dominant dwarves in southern Faerûn. They are generally a more upbeat group than their northern cousins. They primarily reside in and around the Deep Realm, an underground realm surrounding a Grand Canyon-like gorge.
- Mountain Dwarves, also known as Shield Dwarves, are the dominant dwarves in the northern parts of Faerûn. These dwarves tend to be fatalistic due to generations of declining numbers.
- Urdunnir, also known as Ore-cutter dwarves, have the magical ability to shape metal and stone, and can walk through the latter.
- Wild dwarves are short, primitive dwarves found in the deep jungles of Faerûn.
