Dwarves (1.3)

Dwarves are the eldest, and possibly only native, culture of the Dawn Lands. They have built a strong trading nation in the Dwarven Mountains in the north of the continent and throughout the world. They actively trade with the Norse, the Emerald Folk, the Greeks, the Dawn Landers, and the Remans. They are not typically seen as sailors or seamen, but the occasional Dwarf on the high seas is not completely unheard of. They do occasionally send small groups to help the Elves of the west fight the orc invasion coming through the portal, and have been known to help both the Remans and the Norse in their battles against the Jotun.

Restricted Classes: Samurai, Youxia, Hexenkreiger, Hoplite

Religion: Dwarves worship their ancestors, family, and the Dwarven pantheon. Over time, some have incorporated aspects of the Greek, Emerald Isle, and especially the Norse faiths.

Abilities:

Level 1

• Armor Mastery: Any armor you wear has its APR increased by +1. This ability is always on. This ability only counts for physical armor, not for Dexterous Movement, Arcane Armor, or other non-physical armor sources. This ability comes from the high-quality metal dwarves use to craft their armor, along with the high level of skill possessed by dwarven smiths. 

• Wealthy Miners: You start with double the starting gold for your class.

• Dwarven Weapons Training: You can use the one-handed hammer regardless of class. All Dwarves of martial classes (Cavalier, Paladin, Ranger, Man-at-arms, Soldier, etc.) can use the two-handed hammer.

Level 3

• Hated Enemy: Your training against the historical enemies of the Dwarves has been completed. You receive a +1 damage on all spell, ability, and weapon attacks against orcs, ogres, trolls, and Jotun.

Level 6

• Improved Dwarven Weapon Training: Your damage with a one-handed hammer is increased by +1. Dwarves of martial classes also do +1 damage with two-handed hammers.

Level 9

• Improved Armor Mastery: Any armor worn by you has its APR increased by +2. This replaces Armor Mastery, but all rules remain the same.