Dwarf

The Dwarves are a race of humanoids in the world of Tane.

Strong, stocky and shorter than almost all races (Hauflins and Gnomes are shorter), the Dwarves are skilled miners, smiths and warriors.

Culture
Dwarves high value ties between family members and friends. Their elders are also highly respected, often being turned to in times of great need.

Ethnicities
There are two different ethnicities of Dwarves: Black Dwarves and Red Dwarves. The only significant physical difference between the two is the color of their hair and beards. Red Dwarves are typically martial in temperament while Black Dwarves are more gregarious.

Religion
The Dwarves worship a pantheon of gods.

Gender roles
The role of gender in Dwarven society varies depending on ethnicity.

The more conservative and martial Red Dwarves were more restrictive with their women's roles. Red Dwarven women are encouraged to serve in their home kingdom as a priestess, artisan, merchant or homemaker. Men are often seen serving as soldiers.

Black Dwarves are considered to be more liberal with gender roles. Male and female Black Dwarves were typically seen serving alongside each other.

Automatons
In the past, the Dwarf Rhatag Thorvis created the metallic Automatons to serve as war machines for the Dwarven Army.

Red Dwarf kingdoms

 * Räla
 * Kuregava
 * Drusvaris
 * Steinsøra
 * Breksla
 * Vagnkil
 * Karküla

Black Dwarf kingdoms

 * Jepsen
 * Arcata
 * Bloodstone
 * Brandiar
 * Carmathan
 * Morov
 * Ostel
 * Polten
 * Soravia