Dwarves
Dwarves (Knurlan in Dwarvish, singular knurla and Dvergar in the Ancient Language once known to all creatures) were one of the only races native to Alagaësia. Known as lovers of rock and stone, dwarves had a long lifespan and often lived in large, underground cities in the Beor Mountains. One of the most famous dwarf cities was located in Farthen Dûr ("Our Father" in dwarvish). The city itself, Tronjheim, was the secret hiding place of the Varden up until the Battle under Farthen Dûr.
Dwarf clans :
Dûrgrimst Ingeitum
Dûrgrimst Ragni Hefthyn
Dûrgrimst Ebardac
Dûrgrimst Quan
Dûrgrimst Feldûnost
Dûrgrimst Nagra
Dûrgrimst Az Sweldn rak Anhûin
Dûrgrimst Vrenshrrgn
Dûrgrimst Ledwonnû
Dûrgrimst Gedthrall
Dûrgrimst Fanghur
Dûrgrimst Knurlcarathn
Dûrgrimst Urzhad
Before elves and humans came into Alagaësia, the dwarves and dragons fought in many battles against each other. Though never escalating into a full-scale war, these battles nevertheless left the two races with a rivalry.
The dwarves were not a part of the blood-oath pact between elves, men, and dragons. As a result, it was impossible for a dwarf to become a Dragon Rider. During Galbatorix's uprising, however, this proved to be something of a blessing, because the dwarves escaped the downfall of the Riders and the subsequent havoc wreaked by the new king and his minions.
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