Dwarves

No actual solid story is known of where the Dwarves originated from, however, there are speculations that Dwarves are the descendants of the Keepers, Losh and Loria.

While inhabiting the southern region of the continent of Thalmir, the Dwarves flourished establishing their own home forging a strong empire. During those times the Dwarves lived on land where the sun shined as well as in the mountains. Peace was within their realm for a while until the the arrival of the demons and marauders.

For many years the Dwarves battled the invaders, and little by little they gave ground. With a high price they paid to try and stay and keep with what land they had left. Desperate, most of the remaining Dwarves headed North past the enemy lands in hopes of finding new land to settle and live on.

Beaten, and in complete disarray, after traveling far the survivors took refuge near some mountains and began to carve a new home for themselves, calling the place Stormpeak as stormy clouds always engulfed the area and to honor the first dwarven king of the new kingdom.

As time went by the Dwarves formed several new kingdoms that would one day form the Four Dwarven Kingdoms of Thalmir.

The House of Loria
The House of Loria is considered to be the true Royal Dwarven Line that descend from Lord Losh and Lady Loria, the Keepers. However, upon the destruction of their realm in the southern region of Thalmir, no official records of the family is in existence. There has been rumors though that Farin Stormpeak's wife, may have been the last of the Loria descent.

The House of Stormpeak
Also considered to be the Royal Dwarven line. Despite the grim loss and tragedy, it was the Farin Stormpeak who rallied his people to travel North in search of new lands. While many perished along the way, he managed to guide many to their new home despite fighting their way against impossible odds. Upon the establishment of their new place, named Stormpeak in honor of their savior, Farn was crowned their new king.

A New Beginning
As Farin ruled the new kingdom, he was blessed with four sons, each whom he raised with much care and love as he had towards his people. He ruled for many years eventually passing on the throne to surprisingly, the youngest son. This did not go well with the other three brothers. The brothers quarreled amongst themselves for a bit on who was to be the rightful ruler of Stormpeak, however, the four agreed to go against their father's wish and had the eldest inherit the throne as the other three set off with those who wish to follow them further North to establish new lands of their own.

The Four Kingdoms
With the separation of the brothers created new kingdoms. One traveled westward into the Rothurien Mountains, creating the Rothurien Kingdom. Another traveled far North creating the Kingdom of Norgoth. The third brother set off north as well but headed a little east establishing the Kingdom of Vorn. For years the four kingdoms lived in partial isolation from one another, yet despite that and the rivalry against one another, they Dwarves rallied now and again with one another to fight a common foe.

Hammer and Steel (300 H.E. - 350 H.E.)
This period marked the war throughout the Northern region of Thalmir between the Dwarven Kingdoms and a large alliance of Goblins, Orcs, Trolls, and Giants. During this moment in time, relations with the Dwarves and the rest of the other nations were strained at best having the Dwarves fend for themselves in this conflict. The Kingdom of Norgoth was battered by multiple assaults yet despite the heavy losses, they still managed to drive their foes out of the mountains. The same could not be said to the Kingdom of Vorn. While most of the Dwarves sent their forces to defend Norgoth, unaware that another force would come sweeping in from the east attacking the ill defended kingdom. Within days, the Kingdom of Vorn was destroyed, with it, the royal line as well. As the war drew to a conclusion, Vorn was reestablished by Torin Stormhammer and peace came to the Dwarves once more after paying a heavy price.

The House of Stormhammer
The current ruling household of Vorn descended from Torin Stormhammer. They were the house that took back the Kingdom of Vorn and with that, brought about peace once more to the lands. While not considered to be of true "royal" blood by the other Dwarven Royals, they are still given much respect as being the heroes in driving out their foes despite coming from a smithing background. Due to their heritage, most of the Stormhammers grow up learning the arts of crafting and smithing as well as their usual duties to their people.

Trivia
The Stormhammer Clan was created by Tirus.

The Kingdom of Vorn's name was also named by Tirus.

The Kingdom of Vorn is also the only kingdom that is no longer ruled by the Stormpeak Household.