Hmm...A friend of mine answered my call for ideas in a roundabout way! We were gaming today (d20 fantasy setting, thank you very much!), and we started talking about Dwarves, which, along with nearly seven foot tall human fighters and mild-mannered Monk-class Minotaurs, is rapidly becoming one of my favorite races. And yes, capitalized "D" and "M" on the Dwarves and Minotaurs!
Anyhoo, he came up with the idea of 'Forest Dwarves', and it sounded intriguing. We didn't have time to expand on his idea, so I made sure to jot it down on my notepad, along with the added race of 'Aquatic Dwarves'. The Dwarf I play on Sundays' game, one hard-charging, and always over-the-top Barbarian class tank named Rutok, is always wanting to sail a ship. Let me rephrase that - Captain a ship! However, anytime he sets foot on a ship, he gets seasick, even if the boat is moored, spoiling his fun! One of these days, I may allow him to be "cured" of his affliction, and allow him to set sail on the high seas...! He does wear a 'Ring of Water Breathing', because HE NEEDS IT!! Rutok is forever falling into water traps, and this was the best idea I had for keeping him alive! When your personal motto is"Subtlety Sucks!", you will find out the pitfalls quickly! Perhaps a 'Ring of Feather Fall' as well...
Back to the original reason for the post. I like the idea of a race of 'Forest Dwarves', and I wish to expand on it. As soon as I can hook up with my gaming buddies again, I hope to back fill their story.
I hope the Elves can get along with the 'new kids on the block'!!!!! :)
Again, the credit for this cool idea goes to Arthur Marshall! Thanks, Arthur!
~Matt
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