Sordethn

The Sordethn, or People of the Earth, are popularly known as Dwarves, and are the most common race in world, specially in the western lands, second only to Humans.

Origin
Dwarves are one of the first races to appear in the world, and are also the first to be accepted in the society thanks to their dedication to work. They are descendants of miners, who used Earth magic to dig stone and build cities, giving them their stone-hard body they have. For that they are commonly found near rocky areas, such as mountains and mines.

Characteristics
Dwarves, as the name defines, are shorter than than Humans, ranging from around 1,30 m to 1,60 m high. Their body is compact and resistant, much like stone. They have a natural knack to work with stonecraft and metalcraft, and are well known for being superb miners and even better blacksmiths. Also, thanks to their fortitude, they are often sought to be recruited into military groups, once they make excellent frontline warriors and unshakable guardians.

Beliefs and Culture
Dwarves were born from hard work, order and progress, and so they follow such ideals. In places where the number of Dwarves is dominant, there is seldom any crime - not only they despise criminals but they tend to get rid of them themselves. Archana's Vilennor, for example, is a place where if a criminal is exposed, he would be driven out of the city by kicks and punches.

Religion is a topic which most Dwarves tend to ignore. They don't care whether there is or not something bigger ruling existence, but only how to show the world their honor, commitment and skills.

Society
There are few communities former solely by Dwarves. Thanks to their virtues, they are easily accepted among Human societies and as a result, they nearly have no own culture. But there are, of course, Dwarven cities, such as Fort Hawkcliff, though they are very few around the world, and mostly isolated from civilization.