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Dwarf Battalion

Dwarven soldiers make formidable units, capable of holding their own against most enemies. In combat, a dwarf battalion is a well-oiled machine, unleashing coordinated attacks against foes.

Recall Knowledge - Humanoid (Society): DC 22
Unspecific Lore: DC 20
Specific Lore: DC 17

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Dwarf BattalionCreature 6

Gargantuan Dwarf Humanoid Troop 
Source NPC Core pg. 175
Perception +7; darkvision
Languages Common, Dwarven
Skills Athletics +9, Survival +7, Warfare Lore +5
Str +5, Dex +1, Con +4, Int +0, Wis +3, Cha -1
AC 16; Fort +10, Ref +5, Will +7
HP 105 (4 segments); Thresholds 70 (12 squares), 35 (8 squares); Weaknesses area damage 5, splash damage 5
Dwarven Doughtiness Dwarves are often calm and collected in the face of imminent danger. At the end of the battalion's turn, reduce its frightened condition by 2 instead of 1.Troop Defenses Reactive Strike [reaction] Shield Block [reaction]
Speed 20 feet; troop movement
Bombing Barrage [two-actions] The dwarf battalion draws alchemical bombs, then hurls them at distant foes. This volley is a 10-foot burst within 60 feet that deals 3d6 damage with a DC 15 basic Reflex save. The damage is either acid, fire, or electricity damage, depending on which type of bombs the battalion used. When the dwarf battalion is reduced to 2 or fewer segments, this area decreases to a 5-foot burst.Coordinated Pummel [one-action] to [three-actions] Frequency once per round; Effect The dwarf battalion unleashes a storm of warhammer blows against each enemy in a 5-foot emanation (DC 15 basic Reflex save). The damage depends on the number of actions.
[one-action] 1d8 bludgeoning damage
[two-actions] 2d8+5 bludgeoning damage
[three-actions] 3d8+5 bludgeoning damage
Dwarven War Song [one-action] (auditory, concentrate, emotion, fear, mental) The battalion joins together to sing a traditional song of battle. Each enemy in a 30-foot emanation must succeed at a DC 17 Will save or be frightened 1 (or frightened 2 on a critical failure). Each enemy is then temporarily immune for 10 minutes.Shields Up! [reaction] The battalion raises their steel shields. It gains a +2 circumstance bonus to AC and Reflex saves until the start of its next turn.

All Monsters in "Dwarf"

NameLevel
Dwarf Battalion6
Dwarf General8
Dwarf Smith0
Dwarf Stonecaster4
Dwarf Warrior1
Spirit Priest5

Dwarf

Source Monster Core pg. 135 1.1
A dwarf's strength comes from their stoic determination, quality equipment, and their ability to hold grudges for centuries.

Sidebar - Additional Lore Clan Memory

Dwarves often have strong connections to their family and their clan. The grudges held by members of such clans are shared among its members and across generations. However, the honor of their friends is also shared in the same way. This can sometimes lead to a dwarf having a strong opinion about a person based on the actions of an ancient relative.

Sidebar - Additional Lore Dwarven Beards

While the idea of a dwarf typically brings to mind a stout, bearded man, the beard isn't exclusively a feature among male dwarves. Any dwarf, regardless of gender, is capable of growing an impressive beard. In surface dwarven cultures, men tend to be the ones most likely to grow and maintain a beard. Among underground dwarves, beards are more common across the board. Growing a beard is ultimately a matter of personal taste.

Sidebar - Locations Rivethun

The practice known as Rivethun is the most popular form of spiritual connection among dwarves. Rivethun teaches that spirits are everywhere and even gods are themselves spirits, albeit much higher in a spiritual hierarchy. Rivethun adherents learn to tap into past pains to help focus their minds and use this focus to unlock greater potential within themselves. Whether this potential is in the form of spellcasting or a greater understanding of spirits varies between individuals.

Sidebar - Additional Lore Strata Of Life

Dwarves tend to be broken up into three groups: underground dwarves, mountain dwarves, and surface dwarves. Each of these groups lives within a different elevation but tend to share common traits within their particular stratum. Underground dwarves tend to be more traditionalist as they're more closely connected to ancient dwarven origins. Mountain dwarves are usually in search of glory, either through their skill, knowledge, or combat prowess. Surface dwarves are the most varied, and their cultures greatly outnumber those of other dwarves.