Dwarves dwell in mountains and in the deep earth and are imbued with Dark Vision which permits them to effectively see in the dark up to 60’. As master miners they are able to detect the following phenomenon when within 10’ as long as they actively attempt to discern them:
• Detect grade or slope in passage 1-5 on d6
• Detect new tunnel/passage construction 1-5 on d6
• Detect sliding/shifting walls or rooms 1-4 on d6
• Detect stonework traps, pits, and deadfalls 1-3 on d6
• Determine approximate depth underground 1-3 on d6
The Dwarven race is a warrior culture, and harbor deep hatred of certain races with whom they maintain longstanding feuds. Whenever they encounter Goblins, Orks, or Vorgeel (bugbears) they get a +1 to hit. When in battles against ogres, trolls, and giants, these enemies subtract 4 from their to-hit rolls against Dwarves. The Dwarves have developed two unique weapons over the centuries. The first is the Dwarven Battle Axe. This two-handed Battle Axe is specially weighted for Dwarves and inflicts 1-10 / 2-12 in damage. The second is the Dwarven Throwing Hammer. The hammer too has a unique weighting and can be thrown up to 40 feet indoors and its ranges are extended as follows: 1-15 feet short, 16-25 medium, and 26-40 long range. These weapons can only be made and damage to them can only be repaired by Dwarven or Master Weapon smiths.
Though Dwarves shun magikal incantation they have embraced the use of Rune Magik, which is more akin to Talismanic power. Of all the races on Aeres today Dwarves may know more about Runes and Rune Magik than any others with the exception of Trolls and Dragons. Dwarves have made an art of using Rune Magik to imbue weapons, armour and other items of value with great power. Many are the tales of the Rune Masters who work with the smiths in the Dwarven halls singing their chants while the hammers are ringing. Dwarven resistance to Magik does not extend to Rune Magik and weapons or effects generated from Runes are saved against normally just as with Talismans.