Kingdoms rich in ancient grandeur, halls carved into the roots of mountains, the echoing of picks and hammers in deep mines and blazing forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, and a burning hatred of goblins and orcs – these common threads unite all dwarves. Dwarves of the Known World originate in Hinterland, where Moradin planted the first diamonds that would grow into the first of their kind. After establishing various clans and holds around the Dragonpeaks, the greatest of which was Wintersword of Clan Frostclaw, a city still standing today, the eventually began to spread their race across the Known World, resulting in three distinct subraces: Mountain dwarves, hill dwarves, and dune dwarves.