The Dwarves were one of the three Elder races - along with the race of Elves and the race of Men. They considered themselves to be the Children Of Aulë, the Smith of the Valar. He gave them their ancient name, 'Khazad.
Of these three original races, they were the one most appreciative of the gifts that Middle Earth had to offer them. The were extraordinary craftspeople, and enjoyed the treasure of ME both in the finding of them and in the working of them into beautiful objects.
They were loyal, steadfast,industrious, and fierce. Also they could be jealous and grasping with regards to their possessions. The sort of people you would desire as friends and hate to have as enemies!
& as for knocking back a pint in a pub, they would be grand fun!! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
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Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.
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