The Dwarves

Appearances are there to be ignored, for the biggest hearts may reside in the smallest and unlikeliest of creatures. Those who fail to look beyond the surface will never encounter true virtue - not in others and certainly not in themselves.

Gathering speed, the wagon reached the point where the tunnel took a sudden plunge. Its passengers held on tightly as the vehicle tipped over the edge and careered into the abyss. Ireheart wooped in excitement, Boëndal held on for dear life, Bavragor burst into song, and Goïmgar petitioned Vraccas, while Tungdil wondered if any of his companions were sane.

Suddenly, his brow furrowed angrily as his nostrils detected a stench that offended the core of his being: orcs.

Think about it if you must, but remember: If something is worth pursuing, you shouldn’t waste time. Situations change faster than you can split an orcish skull, and a moment’s hesitation could cost you your chance.

Grumbling wouldn’t get him there any faster, but it vastly improved his mood.

Fires are best fought with water: It puts out the flames without adding to the blaze.

The fiery warrior was at the mercy of his temper and came to his senses only when his opponent lay bleeding on the floor.

And let’s get this straight: If we run into orcs on the journey, the first ten are mine. You can fight among yourselves for the others.

Come out, so I can kill you!

no better than Bellyfluff, Sillystuff, or Starchyruff;

glowering like a dwarven god of vengeance.

Have you seen their teeny beards? I had more hair when I was born!

His inner furnace burns stronger than most. Sometimes it flares up and he can’t contain his anger. It’s why we call him Ireheart.

Army? I don’t need an army when I’ve got my ax!

As dwarves, we are committed to wiping out evil wherever it occurs and we shall not tire in our duty.

I don’t see why I should disguise the magnificence of my education when you do nothing to hide the paucity of yours.

You’ve got the makings of a first-class dwarf!