Homebrew Forge dwarf Species Details

legends and folklore tell stories of dwarves of old. who labored in the forges of the great kingdom of Osteria alongside the fire giants and ancient gnomes. lost to the touches of time these dwarves of legends are told to be immune to the constricts of ageing. allowing them to perfect thier craft over millenia and even outlive there fire giant comrades. their obsession over craft is only rivaled by their mistrust of dragons. 

Legendary Stature

Forge Dwarves are unlike any other dwarves. while sharing the hardy stocky build of most common dwarves there is one immediate difference noticeable. That is their size. Lumbering over most humanoid races Forge dwarves average around 9 feet tall and in rare cases even reaching over 10 bringing them eye to eye with the shorter of the giants. lifetimes of hard work and labor has turned Forge dwarves into natural and hearty frontliners and masters of metal. 

However their isolation from the outside world has left the Forge dwarves relatively warry of outsiders and rather soft-spoken and in some cases shy.

The skin of Forge dwarves are tough and weathered against the dangers of fire and heat. folklare even tell tales of an innate ability to turn thier bodies itno strong metals.

Long Memory, Long Grudges

Forge Dwarves are ageless,  This longevity grants them a perspective on the world that shorter-lived races such as humans and halflings lack. 

they remember the war between giants and dragons and while some forge dwarves could bee seen in the service of powerful might fire dragons many stood strong in thier will and loyalty and toiled int he war forges of the giants untill their defeat.

 

Dwarf Names

A dwarf’s name is granted by a clan elder, in accordance with tradition. Every proper dwarven name has been used and reused down through the generations. A dwarf’s name belongs to the clan, not to the individual. A dwarf who misuses or brings shame to a clan name is stripped of the name and forbidden by law to use any dwarven name in its place.

Male Names: Adrik, Alberich, Baern, Barendd, Brottor, Bruenor, Dain, Darrak, Delg, Eberk, Einkil, Fargrim, Flint, Gardain, Harbek, Kildrak, Morgran, Orsik, Oskar, Rangrim, Rurik, Taklinn, Thoradin, Thorin, Tordek, Traubon, Travok, Ulfgar, Veit, Vondal

Female Names: Amber, Artin, Audhild, Bardryn, Dagnal, Diesa, Eldeth, Falkrunn, Finellen, Gunnloda, Gurdis, Helja, Hlin, Kathra, Kristryd, Ilde, Liftrasa, Mardred, Riswynn, Sannl, Torbera, Torgga, Vistra

 

Forge dwarf Traits

Forge dwarves have ancient and strong inborn abilities that could be your greatest weapon or undoing

Steel Skinned

Once per short rest you can use your reaction to change part of your body into hardened dwarven steel. negating all damage from a melee attack and potential breaking the attacker's weapon. Roll a D6 on a 6 the attackers weapon is broken, also works on natural weapons such claws, horns and teeth. does not work against magical attacks

Dwarves of Old

Your Strength score increases by 3, your Constitution and Intelligence score increase by 2, your Charisma and Wisdom score decrease by 2

Ageless

Forge dwarves don't age and are untouched by time. they reach maturity at the age of 350

Alignment

Most dwarves are lawful, believing firmly in the benefits of a well-ordered society. They tend toward good as well, with a strong sense of fair play and a belief that everyone deserves to share in the benefits of a just order.

Size

Forge Dwarves stand between 8 and 10 feet tall and average about 400-600 pounds. Your size is Large. You have disadvantage on stealth. and a plus 5 to reach

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Your speed is not reduced by wearing heavy armor.

Darkvision

Accustomed to life underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Forged Resilience

You have advantage on saving throws against fire, and you have resistance against fire damage (explained in the “Combat” section).

Dwarven Combat Training

You have proficiency with the battleaxe, handaxe, light hammer, and warhammer.

Tool Proficiency

As a Forge Dwarf you gain proficiency with smith’s tools

Forged Expertise

Whenever you make an Intelligence (History) check related to the origin of Metalwork, you are considered proficient in the History skill and add double your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal proficiency bonus.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Dwarvish. Dwarvish is full of hard consonants and guttural sounds, and those characteristics spill over into whatever other language a dwarf might speak.