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Dwarves are one of the races in the Warcraft Universe — a fictional universe devised by Blizzard Entertainment, where a set of games and books are set. As a species, the majority of them live in Ironforge, in Khaz Modan.

The dwarves are in general, a stalwart and resilient race. The hearty men and merry women form a bustling civilization in lands that few others would care to occupy. The dwarves range in height from 3.5 to 5 feet tall, and their frames are best described as short and stout. By nature, dwarves are a very resilient people as evidenced by both their tough skin and resistance to several poisons and sicknesses. They are generally stout and fearless in battle and friendship, and are usually up to some good ale in a cozy tavern after a hard day's work.

For countless generations the dwarves have been renowned for their unmatched skill in the workings of metal and stone. The dwarves are the world's masters of the forge for their jewelry, armor, and weapons are beautifully and skillfully made. Many of the world's greatest treasures are dwarven craft. Their very homes are a tribute to their skill with working stone as they are carved from the living rock of the mountains more often than not.

The dwarves are also commonly associated with their cousins, the gnomes. It is not known if or when the gnomish race branched off of the dwarven race, but the gnomes and dwarves have been stalwart allies beyond the reckoning of memory. The dwarves, living in the high mountains, ultimately befriended many of the mountains' creatures. Where the humans, in far lower altitudes, ride horses into battle, the dwarves prefer to ride upon the thick-furred mountain rams, whose knowledge of the rocky terrains surpasses even that of the dwarves themselves. Also native to the windswept peaks are the mighty gryphons, whose proud nature has spelled the end for many a hapless traveller. The dwarves, however have managed miraculously to tame many of the gryphons and ride them both as a means of speedy transport and a mount for aerial battle.

Dwarven history

In the ancient times, after the Titans departed Azeroth, their children, known as the earthen, continued to shape and guard the deep recesses of the world. The earthen were largely unconcerned with the affairs of the surface-dwelling races and longed only to plumb the dark depths of the earth. Upon the implosion of the Well of Eternity, the earthen sealed themselves away in their halls of stone: Uldaman, Uldum, and Ulduar.

Though it is unclear what awakened them, the earthen sealed within Uldaman eventually arose from their self-imposed slumber. These earthen found that they had changed significantly during their hibernation. Their rocky hides had softened and become smooth skin, and their powers over stone and earth had waned. They had become mortal creatures.

Calling themselves dwarves, the last of the earthen left the halls of Uldaman and ventured out into the waking world. Still lulled by the safety and wonders of the deep places, they founded a vast kingdom under the highest mountain in the land. They named their land Khaz Modan, or "Mountain of Khaz", in honor of the Titan shaper, Khaz'goroth. Constructing an altar for their Titan father, the dwarves crafted a mighty forge within the heart of the mountain. Thus, the city that grew around the forge would be called Ironforge ever after.

The dwarves, by nature fascinated with shaping gems and stone, set out to mine the surrounding mountains for riches and precious minerals. Content with their labors under the world, the dwarves remained isolated from the affairs of their surface-dwelling neighbors.

The War of the Three Hammers

Though this account of the dwarves' origin is mostly forgotten by the general public, this is what is known of their doings in known history. The dwarves of Ironforge Mountain lived in peace for many long centuries. However, their society grew too large within the confines of their mountain cities. Though the mighty High King, Modimus Anvilmar, ruled over all dwarves with justice and wisdom, three powerful factions had arisen amongst the dwarven society.

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