Dwarves are small but sturdy being that mostly inhabit the mountainous region of Khaz Modan. They are shorter than humans, but broader, and they are well-known for their compact strenth and endurance.
History
The dwarves are descended from humanoid creatures of living stone that were originally created by the Titans in order to aid in the shaping of the world of Azeroth after the Titans were gone. It was the responsibility of these beings—who were simply referred to as the earthen—to shape the earth itself and the underground below the surface. However, when the Old Gods created the Curse of Flesh ad mutated the earthen into the vicious and bestial troggs, they were ultimately sealed away within the city of Uldaman.
To combat the Curse of Flesh, the Titans modified the original design of the earthen. As a result, while they were still susceptible to the curse, the modified earthen did not transform into troggs but instead became dwarves. While their stone bodies turned into flesh, they retained their mental affinity for the working of the earth as well as their cognitive abilities. While it was not the outcome the Titans had wanted, it was acceptable, as they would be able to continue to carry out the purpose the earthen were designed for.
During the War of the Ancients, the Sundering caused by the destruction of the Well of Eternity was felt by the altered earthen who endured the pain of the earth as if it were their own. In order to withstand the agony caused by the splitting of the continent, the earthen retreated to their places of origin—Uldum, Uldaman, and Ulduar—where they fell into a deep hibernation that spanned almost 8,000 years. Ultimately, when they awoke, the powers they held over the earth had lessened, and most had completely succumbed to the Curse of Flesh as their strong, rocky hide had weakened and mutated into skin. The awakened earthen, which were now fully dwarves, left the Titan cities of their origin and ultimately built the city of Ironforge in Dun Morogh.
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| Age. Dwarves mature at the same rate as humans, but they're considered young until they reach the age of 50. On average, they live about 350 years.
Alignment. Most dwarves are lawful, believing firmly in the benefits of a well-ordered society, though Wildhammer dwarves often lean more towards chaos. They tend towards good as well, though dark iron dwarves tend to veer further from good than most others, due to their allegiance to Ragnaros, the Firelord.
Size. Dwarves stand between 4 and 5 feet tall and average about 150 to 200 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet. Your speed is not reduced by wearing heavy armor.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Dwarven.
Subrace. Three subraces of dwarves exist: ironforge, wildhammer, and dark iron.
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| Ability Score Increase. You Constitution score increases by 2.
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| Darkvision. Accustomed to life underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
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| Dwarven Resilience. You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you have resistance against poison damage.
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| Dwarven Combat Training. You have proficiency with the battleaxe, handaxe, throwing hammer, and warhammer.
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| Tool Proficiency ({$$tools}). You gain proficiency with the artisan's tools of your choice: smith's tools, brewer's supplies, or mason's tools.
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| Stonecunning. Whenever you make an Intelligence (History) check related to the origin of stonework, you are considered proficient in the History skill and add double your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal proficiency bonus.
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Ironforge
| Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 1.
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| Hard as a Mountain. You have proficiency with light and medium armor. If you are already proficient with both light and medium armor, or gain these proficiencies elsewhere, your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.
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| Ironforge Combat Training. You have proficiency with firearms.
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Wildhammer
| Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 1.
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| Bravery. You have advantage versus all saves against fear.
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| Gryphon Tamers. You are proficient with Animal Handling.
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Dark Iron
| Ability Score Increase. You Intelligence score increases by 1.
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| Firelord's Favor. You have resistance against fire damage.
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Notable dwarves
Ironforge
