Editing Arcanis (section)

==Dwarf==
The Dwarves of Arcanis were originally a race of [[celestial]] [[giant]]s, until they betrayed the oath they swore to the god Illiir to protect humanity. Instead, they tried to depose the Pantheon of Man and make humanity worship them instead. For this, Illiir cursed them with stunted forms, and barred their souls from passing on to the afterlife, instead being trapped in sacred stones. However, he did grant them one mercy; if a dwarven enclave can craft the "perfect item", then they will be freed of their curse forever more.

It's called out that whilst there are stories of bearded dwarf women on Arcanis, these are just salacious stories with no basis in fact.

Whilst some dwarven enclaves focus entirely on crafting the perfect item that will win them redemption other enclaves believe that what Illiir intended for them was to take up their original mantle, and so they focus on being allies to and protectors of humanity.

Known enclaves of dwarves:
* ''Encali:'' The only dwarf race capable of practicing eldritch sorcery. Have a fearsome reputation as unscrupulous manipulators and double-dealers.
* ''Nol Dappan:'' Volcano-dwelling warriors and weapon-smiths.
* ''Solani:'' Known and admired as the most noble and self-sacrificing of dwarves, believing wholeheartedly that loyalty to humanity is essential for their race's redemption.
* ''Tir Betoqi:''' Similar to the Solani, but more humble, prefering to avoid recognition. Dedicated to destroying Infernals.
* ''Tultipetan:'' Remnants of an enclave destroyed by one of the last true dragons, famous for covering themselves in mystical tattoos.