Dwarf

Dwarves are one of the races inhabiting Arkadell. They mainly inhabit their homeland Balgathnar. The Dwarven Empire is one of the many ruling kingdoms in all of Asmalur.

Biology
Dwarves are the shortest cognate species in Asmalur. The average dwarf stands to about 1.3 metres, though they account for this shortness with their naturally muscular build. Their smaller stature allows them to more easily inhabit the caves and mines which they call home. Dwarven muscular structure is significantly denser than that of any other race, allowing them stronger muscles in a smaller frame. They also have a much larger liver then any other race, which allows them to ingest amounts of alcohol that would be fatal to other races. In warfare, dwarves are extremely effective at close range combat despite possessing a shorter arm length than other races. This impedes their ability to use bows, often resulting in few dwarven archers. Their stout posture and overall height make them much slower than other races. All male dwarves have beards and even females have a large amount of body hair.

The lifespan of a dwarf can vary, but the average life expectancy is around 150 years.

Culture
Dwarves are the shortest cognate species in Asmalur. The average dwarf stands to about 1.3 metres, though they account for this shortness with their naturally muscular build. Their smaller stature allows them to more easily inhabit the caves and mines which they call home. Dwarven muscular structure is significantly denser than that of any other race, allowing them stronger muscles in a smaller frame. They also have a much larger liver then any other race, which allows them to ingest amounts of alcohol that would be fatal to other races. In warfare, dwarves are extremely effective at close range combat despite possessing a shorter arm length than other races. This impedes their ability to use bows, often resulting in few dwarven archers. Their stout posture and overall height make them much slower than other races. All male dwarves have beards and even females have a large amount of body hair.

The lifespan of a dwarf can vary, but the average life expectancy is around 150 years.