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Dwarven Rangers

CanonOfficial lore from the booksMCp. 71

Dwarves seldom venture out of their underground fortress-cities, and for the security of their routes, both above ground and below it, they rely on highly trained rangers.1

Surface-dwelling races may think hiding and ambushing unfitting for dwarves, but among the dwarves these skills are held to be essential against enemies in the darkness, and honourable. A ranger is believed to fill a sacred role for the clan, serving as its eyes and ears.1

Dwarven rangers specialise in mountains and underground places, and combine rugged resilience and stealth with a deep bond to their underground heritage. At home among both towering peaks and winding tunnels, they cross hard country as seasoned climbers and trackers. Armed with traditional dwarven axes and crossbows, they move quietly over rocky ground and use their knowledge of stone to find hidden passages and weak points in the earth. They are hardy survivors in harsh conditions, and know the plants and creatures of the mountains and tunnels intimately.1

Notes

  1. ↑BookMercenary Compendium, p. 71

Sources

This article draws on:

  • MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), p. 71

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