The Theiwar (Thankless) are one of the Clans of Dwarves who live in the underground kingdom of Thorbardin. Their appearance is thin and undernourished, with unkempt black hair and their beards are usually scraggly. Their skin is white due to their aversion to the sun, and any bright light will blind them. They commonly wear heavy cloth and chainmail armor that hangs down to their knees.
History[]
One of the original clans of Kal-Thax, the Theiwar are a clan known for its treachery and underhanded dealings. The first known Theiwar Thane is Crouch Redfire who was slain by Glome the Assassin. Redfire's successor was Twist Cutshanks, who led the Theiwar at the time of the Hylar arrival. Twist Cutshank conspired against the Daewar and attempted to have them destroyed by the Cobar during a raid. Olim Goldbuckle, thane of the Daewar, challenged Twist Cutshank to duel in which Olim easily defeated Cutshank. His co-conspirator Glome then succeeded Cutshank.
Glome led his people during the founding of Thorbardin, anger, jealousy, and distrust of the Hylar led Glome to openly voice his disapproval of them. He was removed from being a thane and replaced by Slide Tolec. Glome though, angered at the Hylar and blaming them for all of the problems that the dwarves faced, launched an assassination attempt against the Hylar Thane, Colin Stonetooth. Colin Stonetooth and the Ten (his personal bodyguard, all but Willen Ironmaul were present during the attack) battled back but fell to Glome and his followers. Stonetooth's death sealed the covenant of the forge in which all thanes agreed to serve Thorbardin in their clan's interest. The thanes put Glome to death for his actions.
Centuries later the Theiwar would once again provide the key figures during the War of the Lance. Led by Thane Realgar the dark dwarves made a pact with the Red Dragonarmy to turn Thorbardin over to the Dragonarmies. Realgar's plans were futile as the Hylar thane, Hornfel, killed him. Pounce Quickspring replaced Realgar.
Pounce Quickspring later helped the Daergar in an uprising that took place during the Chaos War. Thane Quickspring helped lead the attack on the Hylar's home city and sided with the army of Chaos during the war. During the battles Pounce Quickspring is killed. Following the war the Theiwar thane is Brecha Quickspring. Brecha Quickspring conspires with Jungor Stonesinger in overthrowing the Hylar.
Habitat and Society[]
The Theiwar dwarves are one of the races of Dark Dwarves. Known for the conniving and scheming they are often plotting to overthrow the Hylar and rule Thorbardin themselves. Theiwar are always looking for ways to further their own self-interests. Living in their dark dwellings Theiwar form communities that are often unlighted. A Theiwar is easily distinguishable from other dwarves because of their paler complexions and larger eyes. The Theiwar are also a clan of dwarves who have come to use magic. While most dwarves mistrust or hate magic, the Theiwar have embraced the art.
They have small interest in building their holdings, but are more concerned with dark plots and schemes. They prefer to attack those that travel alone and are not armed. They are also known to be very superstitious and are self-serving, looking out only for themselves.
Ecology[]
The Daergar are the only dwarven race that socializes with the Theiwar. Theiwar hate all other races, particularly Humans and Elves. Though they can eat all types of food, Theiwar prefer to eat meat raw or cooked. Warrior Theiwar are rumored to eat humans during drunken festivals.
List of Theiwar Dwarves[]
- Basalt Darkeye
- Brecha Quickspring
- Crouch Redfire
- Glome the Assassin
- Ironbane Clan
- Kalawax
- Pounce Quickspring
- Realgar
- Slide Tolec
- Than-Kar
- Twist Cutshanks
References[]
- A World in Stone pgs 42, 43
- The Covenant of the Forge pgs. 115-125, 141-143, 234-240
- Dark Thane pgs. 48-51, 154, 155, 252-254,
- Dragonlance Campaign Setting (sourcebook) p. 14
- Dragons of the Dwarven Depths (PB) p. 289-294, 317-319, 361, 374-375, 383-389, 475, 564, 574
- Hammer and Axe pgs. 10-12, 193-217
- The Last Thane pgs. 272-273
- Songs of the Loremaster pgs. 42-46
- Stormblade pgs. 52-58, 167, 140-142, 250-252, 322-333
- The Swordsheath Scroll pgs. 120-156