Dwarves are creatures in Norse mythology and live in Nidavellir which is one of the Nine Worlds which is on the branches and roots of the world tree Yggdrasil.
Description
Nidavellir, the home realm of the dwarves.
Dwarves have evolved from maggots that chewed into the decaying flesh of Ymir's corpse not very long after the beginning of creation. Their world developed under Midgard and has no sunlight. They can range in height, some, like Blitzen, being able to pass as short humans. They are master craftsmen and when they make something, they make it to last, giving their creations such as cups, furniture and weapons names and claiming they have souls.
Dwarves are subterranean creatures and they turn to stone in the sunlight. They are also tougher, being able to mold rock easily. According to Samirah al-Abbas, sometimes petrified dwarves start to crumble after a few days. However, they can be turned back to normal by being placed in fresh running water. Hearthstone and Magnus Chase were able to restore Blitzen by placing him in a shower.
Svartalf
Svartalf means Dark Elf, but it is a misnomer since they are actually a subset of dwarves. Svartalf are usually the children of Freya and a dwarf, making them demigods. Having Vanir blood, they are taller and self-proclaimed "better-looking" than Nidavellir dwarves.
Known Dwarves
Norse
- Blitzen (Svartalf)
- Eitri Junior
- Bili
- Nabbi
- Loretta
- Darbi
- Eitri Sr.
- Gonda
- Alviss
- Nurse Bambi
- Edna
- Fjalar
- Gjalar
- Andvari
- Fafnir (turned into a Dragon, now deceased)
Egyptian
Abilities
- Geokinesis: Dwarves have a certain power and dominion over the earth and metals, being able to manipulate them to a certain extent.
- Shapeshift:Some dwarves are able to change shape, transforming themselves into multiple animals or one of preference.
- Supernatural Longevity: Dwarves have an extremely slow aging cycle, and are capable of living for many hundreds of years.
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Trivia
- The Dwarfs have a matrilineal culture, so they respectfully refer to each other and to visitors as the children of their respective mothers, rather than fathers (as most other races in the Nine Realms do).
- According to Alviss, the dwarves call the sky, "The Dripping Hall."[1]