Deep within the heart of the mountains, the Dwarfs have carved their ancient empire. Surrounded by all manner of vile foe, they have been at war for countless centuries.

"We fight to protect our kinfolk, we fight to defend our clans, but more importantly we fight to uphold our honour: Ne'er forget the torment we have suffered and for each and every wrong our enemies heaped upon our ancestors, they shall repay the debt in blood. For we are sons of Grungni; alone we are rocks, united we stand with the strength of a mountain."

- Dwarf King Alrik at the defence of Karak-Hirn.