Atwarven

Atwarvens are a 'Secondary' or 'Mixed' race; the result of intercourse between a male Dwarf and a female Man. There have been over 100 known Atwarvens in history, and probably many more unknown ones too. There is also a race that falls under 'Atwarven' called a 'Secondary Atwarven'. More can be found out about them below.

The First Atwarven
The First Atwarven arose in the year ct:8323 or MR-sa:1, when the Men first set up good relations with the Dwarves. One particularly feisty Dwarf sneaked into Nimgard one night, and met a Mannish woman. I don't need to go into detail, but 9 months later the said woman gave birth to an especially hairy baby. King Wulf was shocked, and attempted to cover it up - however the news spread fast amongst a community of fewer than 100. The child was ridiculed, but viewed with a hesitant interest by the Men. When the Dwarves heared, they just laughed and congratulated the Dwarven father - the Dwarves often liked the looks of Mannish women.

By the age of 10 the boy (called Deor; meaning 'Beast') had matured into a great hulk of a person. He was over 6 and a half feet tall, was extremely strong and broad; though not fat. He sported a magnificent Dwarven Beard, and could wield a huge sword. He fought with at The Battle of Eoram fields like a lunatic, it is said that he took 6 arrows yet still killed countless Elves.

At the age of 27 however, Deor began to tire and wane. He died aged 31; and both Men and Dwarves were dismayed. The Men had grown to appreciate (if not like) Deor. He was put on a barge, and sent down the great river to the sea.

After Deor, some rules were put in to place by Men (but not Dwarves) to stop the production of another Atwarven. However as you know, the Atwarven species has thrived - especially within Dwarven society, where they are often in high military positions. The Men still often shun the Atwarvens sadly.

Secondary Atwarven
A secondary Atwarven is 2 parts Dwarf; 2 parts Man; and 1 part Elf. (2 Mannish Great-Grandparents; Dwarven Father; Dwarven Great-Grandparent; and Elven Great-Grandparent). Secondary Atwarvens are about the same dimensions as a regular Atwarven; but may be slightly thinner. Due to Elven ancestry; they might have slightly pointed ears and a distinctive face. Often good with a bow too - think of them as a slightly upgraded Atwarven.