Heðra ek æsta, sa elri þjóð Til sa jorð en Jotunnkin, Muna langt fram forn dagr liða Sa Fjall um utan himinjoðyr \- [[The Himinjoðyr]] --- # Introduction The Dvergr (singular: Dverg) are people forged from the earth itself. They are deeply proud of their culture and tradition, and value experience above all else. # Description The Dvergr have a standard folk-like body, although they tend to range on the shorter end, typically somewhere between 1 to 2 meters tall. They are sturdily built; with broad shoulders and a wider frame. All dvergr, regardless of age or gender, can grow a beard as easily as they grow hair on their head. These hairs are rather sensitive. The state of a dverg's beard can be an indication of their status and honor. Most dvergr are attuned to certain stone types at birth. These affinities are typically handed down genetically. # Frame - [[Entity Size and Weight|Size]]: Medium, Welterweight - Speed: -2m - Lifespan: 2 centuries # Physiology - [[Taxonomy]]: Folk, Chthonic, Earthen, Minish - Dusksight +24m - Fluxsight +12m - [[Sensitive Whiskers]] # Auxiliary Traits - +Brawn, +Resolve - [[Claustrophiliac]] - [[Ravenous]] # Birthstone Affinities When Dvergr are born, they resonate with certain gems and stones. These are referred to as borinsteins, or Birthstones. Birthstones are typically hereditary, although there are occasional exceptions.  Most dvergr keep a fragment of their birthstone on their person for both practical and sentimental reasons. They typically use this fragment when invoking their affinities. The five most common birthstones are collectively known as the Cardinal Borinsteins. ## Amethyst - Taxonomy: Noxious - [[Throat of Tears]] ## Emerald - [[Unblinking]] - [[Gift of Eyes]] ## Ruby - Taxonomy: Vestial - Thermalsight +12m ## Sapphire - Taxonomy: Boreal - [[Chilled Iron]] ## Paragon Diamond - Taxonomy: Arcane - [[Sieve of Mana]]