
The Chaos Dwarfs, also known as Black Dwarfs, Uzkul-Dhrazh-Zharr or the Dawi-Zharr, which means Fire-Dwarfs, are an industrious, dark-souled and merciless warrior race of Daemonsmiths, slavers and brutal killers that dominate the dark and cheerless landscape of the Dark Lands. The Bull of Hashut is a holy icon and unifying symbol of all Sons of Hashut. Magic, I tell you! They are our greatest shame and they will be dealt with, in time." - Cranneg Enlagsson, Dwarf Lorekeeper. They committed blasphemy by turning away from the Ancestor Gods and practicing magic. Theirs is an endless greed that neither time nor wealth can ever abate. This spell can be cast a cleric of Gazul against any group of Skeletons, Zombies, or ethereal Undead within 24 yards, and will affect between seven and sixteen members of the group, causing them to either crumble to dust or, in the case of ethereal undead, simply vanish." They wish to make the world a place of smoky darkness where hope and cheer are crimes punishable by immediate slavery and slow torture.
Retribution: This spell uses a Symbol of Gazul and water blessed by a cleric. If the caster is still inside the stone object when the spell expires, they are ejected from the stone at the point where they entered. This spell permits the caster to pass through stone obstacles at a cautious rate of movement. Once invoked, this spell grants the caster the ability to meld themselves into stone objects (including most tunnel walls). One with the Stone: This spell uses a Symbol of Grungni and a fistful of stone dust. Ĭertain gods can grant spells to their worshippers, much like other gods of the Old World Pantheon.
The ancestors of each individual Dawi Clan is worshiped by the Ancestor Cults. Grombrindal ( The White Dwarf) could be viewed as a minor Ancestor God, cultural hero, or legendary figure. Valaya: Ancestor Goddess of Home and Healing.
Grungni: Ancestor God of Mining and Stoneworking. Many disputes between clans and holds have been settled through the mediating efforts of priests. Members of the priesthood are held in high esteem, both for their wisdom and because they represent the Ancestor Gods. It also plays a role in certain social functions like the exchange of marriage vows, judging those accused of breaking the law, consecrating new settlements, and conducting burial rites. It fulfills a role that transcends the normal bounds dictated by clan and, to a lesser degree, craftguild.