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But what differentiates dwarfs from humans when humans already range from 4 to 8 ft tall?Also her... uhh... species?
But what differentiates dwarfs from humans when humans already range from 4 to 8 ft tall?Also her... uhh... species?
But what differentiates dwarfs from humans when humans already range from 4 to 8 ft tall?
Again, species. You might as well be asking what separates a dog from a coyote. They have the same basic body plan and span a similar range of sizes, but they are different species.But what differentiates dwarfs from humans when humans already range from 4 to 8 ft tall?
In a world without DNA testing, what makes something "a different species"?Again, species. You might as well be asking what separates a dog from a coyote. They have the same basic body plan and span a similar range of sizes, but they are different species.
Depends on the setting. Often it’s having been created by a different god. Sometimes it’s not being able to have children together, though elves and humans tend to be the exception. Universally, different races are predisposed towards different physical traits - dwarves are, on average, shorter and stockier than humans. Frequently, they have different innate, often magical abilities.In a world without DNA testing, what makes something "a different species"?
How would you tell? You are basing your definition of species on myth?Depends on the setting. Often it’s having been created by a different god.
Closer to the real world pre-DNA definition of species, but you go on to explain why that doesn't work in fantasyland.Sometimes it’s not being able to have children together, though elves and humans tend to be the exception.
I'm shorter and stockier than the average human, does that make me a dwarf?Universally, different races are predisposed towards different physical traits - dwarves are, on average, shorter and stockier than humans.
The definition changes based on setting so the delineation isn't clear when speaking as a generality? Women having beards wouldn't be any more clear of a line than height and build.How would you tell? You are basing your definition of species on myth?
Closer to the real world pre-DNA definition of species, but you go on to explain why that doesn't work in fantasyland.
I'm shorter and stockier than the average human, does that make me a dwarf?
Members of the Mbuti tribe have an average height of less than 4 foot 11', but are definitely human.
None are particularly distinctive, but the idea of "species" is completely meaningless. Culture really matters more, especially in a role playing game. Carrot Ironfounderson is a dwarf, despite being over six foot tall.The definition changes based on setting so the delineation isn't clear when speaking as a generality? Women having beards wouldn't be any more clear of a line than height and build.
A non-dwarf seeing a shaggy-bearded dwarf in heavy armor and furs that conceal the betraying lines of the female figure may have trouble determining the dwarfs sex.
Most dwarven females dress walk and fight as males do and have similar low-pitched gruff husky voices. Like males they naturally grow beards and only some shave. Dwarves of both sexes may trim perfume or even hang their beards with gems or gold ornaments. The latter is particularly true in the south
among surface-dwellers near the Rift.
You just have to stay water up. Now the heat rash and interesting sunburns are the problem later that night.Oh, god, the heat exhaustion!