Dwarves

Dwarves ("Dwarve" singular) are a stout, elf-like race known for their physical strength and love for dark areas, causing them to be named "Moles" in many places in a derogatory sense. Dwarves have their own language, and reside in the Northern reaches of the Region of Spring, known as Goldun.

Beginnings and Exodus from the Eastern Tribes
Early on the Dwarves had lived in the Eastern Tribes under a leader named Regedum Kolotro. Kolotro was well loved by his companions, mostly because of his pushing of pro-Dwarve policy, but got into a lot of arguments with other tribes -- mostly those belonging to the Midari. One night a particularly heated argument lead to Midari tribe leader Kalukunz to ask the Kalari for the exilation of Kolotro, to which Kolotro got angry and drew his sword. He was instantly shot and killed by the archers, causing a massive fervor among the Dwarves. During that next week a wide majority of the Dwarves left in a caravan to live in the area of Goldun.

Barad Dun and the Necromancer Svwaré
Over the next few centuries, the Dwarves would build their own home underground as the city of Barad Dun. It is said that it is during this time that the Dwarves developed their love for darkness.

Eventually, a horrible plague had made its way underground into their settlement. This, combined with a particularly cold winter where food was hard to come by, lead the Dwarven race into dire straits. As time became desperate, a Dwarve by the name of Svwaré came promising he could keep the Dwarves alive. He proved his abilities by publicly reviving King Stuvhard's daughter and earning the king's trust. Still, many did not trust Svwaré, mostly scholars, who stated that Svwaré was using long forbidden demon magic to resurrect individuals. Stuvhard refused to listen, and even sentenced Svwaré's biggest detractor, Amous, to death. Unfortunately, Amous' worry did end up coming true -- one day all those who were revived turned violent and began to kill many of the other Dwarves, including King Stuvhard, who was killed by his own daughter, and Svwaré. It is said that a young Gorco Floutin discovered the dying Svwaré, who admitted that he knew little about his powers and was worried that such an event may take place. Enraged by Svwaré's carelessness, it was Gorco who actually finished off Svwaré himself, though this story is highly controversial.

To this day, Dwarves see the events of Barad Dun as a horrid tragedy with many refusing to even mention it by name. After the events, the Dwarves left yet again, this time to the cities of Frostgard and Nergard.