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Dwarves | |
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Race | |
'A bunch of dwarves' by Alarie | |
General Information | |
Other names | Naugrim (S), Nogothrim (S).Khazâd (K), Hadhodrim (S), Casari (Q) |
Origins | Created by Aulë |
Locations | Khazad-dûm, Belegost, Nogrod, Erebor, Iron Hills, Glittering Caves, Grey Mountains, Blue Mountains, Gundabad, Rhûn |
Affiliation | Union of Maedhros, Last Alliance of Elves and Men |
Rivalries | Elves, Orcs |
Languages | Khuzdul (Dwarvish), Iglishmêk (sign language), Westron, Sindarin[1] |
People | Clans: Longbeards, Firebeards, Broadbeams, Ironfists, Stiffbeards, Blacklocks, Stonefoots, Petty-dwarves Groups: Belegost Dwarves, Erebor Dwarves, Khazad-dûm Dwarves, Nogrod Dwarves, Blue Mountain Dwarves, Grey Mountain Dwarves, Iron Hill Dwarves |
Members | Durin, Gimli, Thorin, Dáin Ironfoot, Azaghâl, Mîm, Balin |
Physical Description | |
Lifespan | c. 250-350 years[2] |
Distinctions | Stocky; bearded; never bald; especially hardy and loyal; notoriously stubborn |
Average height | 4.5 - 5 feet (1.35 - 1.52 m) tall |
Hair color | Blond, brown, black, blue, red, and (when older) grey or white |
Weaponry | Often axes, swords, bows, mattocks |
Gallery | Images of Dwarves |
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Dwarven Clans |
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Longbeards · Firebeards · Broadbeams · Ironfists · Stiffbeards · Blacklocks · Stonefoots · (Petty-dwarves) |