Svartalfar (Norse Dwarves)

Known as Dwarves in Norse texts, they are powerful and wise, most often dark skinned beings who have an innate connection to the elements of earth, mountains, underground, caves, and things of that nature. They are connected innately to darkness far more than other forms of Dwarves. They are technically cousins to other forms of Dark Elves, but are dissimilar in nature outside of that connection to the element of darkness. Excellent at seeking out that which is hidden, their strong connection to darkness and earth makes them physically sturdy, and yet amazingly mystically inclined. With their innate powers in darkness, they are an amazingly physical being, meaning that it is as likely for them to pursue the more mystical arts as it is the physical. Those that are mystically engaged focus on expanding their dark nature and powers, their earthen and mountain connections, or branch out into more eclectic pursuits of magick. Those who do focus on many kinds of magick, still tend to have a stronger dark or earthen energy presence. Sbartalfar who focus on combat become battle legends, either marrying spell and blade, or excelling in direct combat to such a degree that it appears mystical. Svartalfar are often amazing crafters, makers, inventors, guides, and all manner of other things. They have an innate, deep, intense focus meaning one who focuses on a single skill or area, becomes a master of those things. Personality, while they vary from individual to individual, they tend toward intense, focused, and while amicable, not “friendly” in the upbeat and giddy sort of way. Instead, friendliness for them means sharing a cup of hot tea, cocoa, coffee, or some other drink with a friend while they enjoy some silence together, or enjoying music with a friend while they sit and absorb the environment as a sensory experience. For anyone wishing to explore darkness not as a concept of evil, but as a concept of calmness, of quietness, of companionship even within stillness, of the peace of silence after a noisy day they are amazing companions. This does not mean they are not communicative, just that they tend to not initiate a conversation unless a need arises. If a need does arise, they are quick to respond.
 
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