====== Dwarf ======
Dwarves are a small but stalwart folk, forged in the depths of the Qualtah Mountains. Known for their generosity toward friends and wrath toward betrayers, Dwarves are among the most physically resilient and martially disciplined races in Volaire.

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===== 🌍 Lore =====
Dwarves dwell primarily in the Qualtah mines, preferring the comfort of stone and steel to open skies and sunlight. Though reclusive by nature, they are not antisocial—Dwarves form tight bonds with their allies and honor oaths with ferocity.

A Dwarf’s pride is rooted in skill: mining, smithing, and defending their kin. Many train in combat from an early age, not just for glory, but out of duty to protect their subterranean homes from all manner of threats.

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===== ⚔️ Racial Traits =====

**Advantages:**
  * Start with **+1 Strength** and **+3 Health**.
  * May purchase **Resist Metabolic**.
  * May purchase **Evaluate** and **Jewelcraft** at **half cost**.
  * May purchase **any one weapon skill** at **half cost**.
  * Receive **first levels of Armorsmithing and Weaponsmithing** at **no cost**.
  * May **repair double armor points** in the field compared to other races.

**Disadvantages:**
  * May purchase **up to 6th-level spells** at normal cost, but **must pay double XP** for all **specialized spell slots**.
  * May **not purchase** the **Two-Handed Edged**, **Two-Handed Blunt**, or **Two-Handed Mastery** skills.
  * Suffer **-5 Health when in daylight** due to light sensitivity:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.

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===== 🎨 Costuming Requirements =====
  * All Dwarves—regardless of gender—must wear a **beard at least six inches long**.

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===== 🧭 Roleplay Tips =====
  * Emphasize loyalty, pride, and tradition.
  * Consider how your Dwarf relates to betrayal and debt—both are taken seriously.
  * You live by stone and steel—your clothing and mannerisms should reflect that.
  * The sun is your enemy. Avoid it when you can, curse it when you can’t.

**Play a Dwarf if you want to be a grizzled master of the forge, a steadfast protector, or a battle-scarred traditionalist.**