Erekose said:
-2 Dexterity, +4 Constitution, -4 Charisma; Norse Dwarves are extremely tough but less agile than other races and tend to shun contact even with other dwarves.
I recommend +2 Str, -2 Dex, +2 Con, -4 Cha (or even -2 Cha..). +4 Con is a big thing for LA +0 - probably not unheard of throughout the various supplements out there, but still... This is of course the same point, in only a slightly different context, as that in your Lios Alfar thread. I do not mean to be in any way antagonistic, here or there - just opinionated.
Erekose said:
+2 racial bonus on Appraise checks that are related to manufactured items.
Maybe items and goods crafted from stone (inc. gems) and/or metal? Just a thought.
Erekose said:
+4 racial bonus on Craft checks
Maybe as above.. ?
Erekose said:
+2 on Use Magical Device checks.
I don't quite understand this one, but am open to the idea, basically.
Erekose said:
Light Blindness: Abrupt exposure to bright light (such as sunlight or a daylight spell) blinds a Norse Dwarf for 1 round. On subsequent rounds, they are dazzled as long as they remain in the affected area.
Cool.
Erekose said:
So . . . does this hold up as a LA+0 class? Is it too powerful? Too weak?
I think it needs a few tweaks (but only a few); after that stage, LA +0 would probably be fine, I think.
Erekose said:
Is it possible to include the ability to “curse” items the Norse Dwarf makes without it being unbalancing?
If it was in a minor way, and limited in frequency of usage, then I'd say maybe. Especially if they 'lost' some of the PHB Dwarf's benefits, perhaps.
Erekose said:
Is it possible to allow them to manufacture magical items as a racial feature without it being unbalancing?
Gut instinct tells me 'no'. Of course, you could make both the Svart Alfar (?) and the Lios Alfar LA +1. (?)
