Duergar

Duergar , sometimes called gray dwarves , are a race of psionic dwarves . [2] [3] They are known to dwell in various parts of Sarlona . [4]

Personality

Duergar are a generally grim folk with a hardhearted nature. [3] As a culture, they have a tendency towards evil or neutrality. [3]

Description

Most duergar are bald (even the females), and they dress in drab clothing that is designed to blend into stone. In their lairs, they may wear jewelry, but it is always kept dull. They war with other dwarves, even allying with other underground creatures from time to time. [2] [3]

Society

Duergar speak Dwarven and Undercommon . [2] [3]

Abilities

Duergar possess psionic abilities, including the ability to grow in size. [2] [3]

History

Many duergar belonged to the Akiak civilization of the Paqaa Mountains in northern Sarlona. The Akiak were an integrated community of dwarves and duergar who were adept at shaping metals and crystals found in the mountains. [4]

Akiak migration

The Akiak dwarves and duergar were hired by the Inspired of Riedra to construct the monoliths known as hanbalani altases , which they now use to subtly control the populace of Riedra. To maintain the secret of the construction of these monoliths, the Akiak were betrayed by the Inspired in an event known as the Night of Razor Dreams . [5]

Lands

Now most of the duergar of Sarlona toil in underground mines of Riedra as slaves of the Inspired and hidden from sight, or roam as refugees in mobile camps in the southern Tashana Tundra . [4]

Several of the ruined keeps of the Akiak remain in the Frostblade Mountains and Paqaa Mountains of the southern Tashana Tundra. [6]

In the Mror Holds , House Kundarak had conflicts with the duergar. [7]

Notable Duergar

  • Jade-Lin , the Akiak resistance leader. She leads raids on the forces of Riedra following their betrayal of her people on the Night of Razor Dreams. [8]

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