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'''Dwarves''' {{J|惉ćƒÆćƒ¼ćƒ•|Dowāfu}} are a race that appear in some titles of the ''[[Final Fantasy (Series)|Final Fantasy]]'' series. They are usually portrayed as highly skilled engineers, and almost always have a special password. Usually, that password is "[[Lali-ho]]!" or something similar.
  
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'''Dwarves''' are a race that appear in some titles of the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. They are usually portrayed as highly skilled engineers, and almost always have a special password. Usually, that password is "[[Lali-ho]]!" or something similar. Depending on the game, they may have a friendly or hostile relationship with the [[Elf|Elves]] or none at all.
   
 
==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
 
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[[Mount Duergar]] is the home of the dwarves. The Dwarves were a friendly short-statured people. They were hard workers and known to be very good blacksmiths. One of the dwarves, [[Nerrick]], after being given Nitro Powder, blows up a rock creating a canal that allows the [[List of Final Fantasy Characters|Warriors of Light]] to leave the [[Aldean Sea]] and reach [[Melmond]]. The Dwarves later excavated the cavern where the [[Earthgift Shrine]] was located. The Warriors of Light later encountered the Dwarves again at [[Whisperwind Cove]] where they bartered for a [[Star Ruby]], among other things.
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[[Mount Duergar]] is the home of the Dwarves. The Dwarves are a friendly short-statured people, known to be hard workers and very good blacksmiths. One of the Dwarves, [[Nerrick]], after being given Nitro Powder, blows up a rock creating a canal that allows the [[Final Fantasy characters|Warriors of Light]] to leave the [[Aldean Sea]] and reach [[Melmond]]. The Dwarves later excavate the cavern where the [[Earthgift Shrine]] is located. The Warriors of Light encountered the Dwarves again at [[Whisperwind Cove]], where they bartered for a [[Star Ruby]], among other things.
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The dwarves inhabit the underground caverns of [[Dwarven Hollows]] and many say "Lali-ho!". When the [[Warriors of Light|Warriors of the Light]] first visits them, they are dismayed by the stealing of one of the Horns of Ice from their sacred shrine by "that rascal [[Gutsco]]".
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The dwarves inhabit the underground caverns of [[Dwarven Hollows]] and many say "Lali-ho!". When the [[Warriors of Light|Warriors of the Light]] first visits them, they are dismayed by the stealing of one of the Horns of Ice from their sacred shrine by "that rascal [[Gutsco (Final Fantasy III)|Gutsco]]".
   
 
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[[File:FF4 PSP Dwarf Field.png|right]]
  
[[File:FF4 PSP Dwarf Field.png|right]]
 
The dwarves live in [[Dwarven Castle|The Dwarves' Castle]] and the tiny city of [[Tomra]] in the [[Earth (Final Fantasy IV)#Underworld|Underworld]]. The dwarves of the castle say "Lali-ho", while the dwarves of Tomra say "Hi-ho".
  
The dwarves live in [[Dwarven Castle|The Dwarves' Castle]] and the tiny city of [[Tomra]] in the [[Earth (Final Fantasy IV)#Underworld|Underworld]]. The dwarves of the castle say "Lali-ho", while the dwarves of Tomra say "Hi-ho".
   
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They are ruled by a king named [[Giott]], and his daughter [[Luca (Final Fantasy IV)|Luca]], and are protectors of one of the [[Crystal (Term)#Final Fantasy IV|Dark Crystals]]. They use tanks as their main weapon. Female dwarves act as nurses and they heal [[Cid Pollendina]] after he is wounded.
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They are ruled by a king named [[King Giott|Giott]], and his daughter [[Luca (Final Fantasy IV)|Luca]], and are protectors of one of the [[Crystal (term)#Final Fantasy IV|Dark Crystals]]. They use tanks as their main weapon. Female dwarves act as nurses and they heal [[Cid Pollendina]] after he is wounded.
   
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[[Cecil Harvey]], [[Kain Highwind]], [[Rosa Joanna Farrell]], [[Yang Fang Leiden]], and Cid arrive at the Dwarves' Castle at about the time [[Golbez]] and the [[Red Wings]] are attempting to steal their Crystal. Cecil and his friends offer their help, and Giott accepts. Giott announces that the Crystal is still safe, but Yang senses something strange in the [[Crystal Room]]. Luca's dolls, the [[Calca and Brina|Calcabrina]], have become [[Enthrall|possessed]] by Golbez. Giott lets the party into the back to defeat them.
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[[Cecil Harvey]], [[Kain Highwind]], [[Rosa Joanna Farrell]], [[Yang Fang Leiden]], and Cid arrive at the Dwarves' Castle at about the time [[Golbez]] and the [[Red Wings]] are attempting to steal their Crystal. Cecil and his friends offer their help, and Giott accepts. Giott announces that the Crystal is still safe, but Yang senses something strange in the [[crystal room]]. Luca's dolls, the [[Calca and Brina|Calcabrina]], have become [[Enthrall|possessed]] by Golbez. Giott lets the party into the back to defeat them.
   
 
They succeed, but then Golbez appears, and after a long battle, he steals the Crystal. Giott divulges the last Crystal is in the [[Sealed Cave (Final Fantasy IV)|Sealed Cave]] which Golbez cannot open, saying it is a good time to reclaim the other Crystals in the [[Tower of Babil]]. He orders his tanks to create a diversion so that Cecil may enter the tower.
  
They succeed, but then Golbez appears, and after a long battle, he steals the Crystal. Giott divulges the last Crystal is in the [[Sealed Cave (Final Fantasy IV)|Sealed Cave]] which Golbez cannot open, saying it is a good time to reclaim the other Crystals in the [[Tower of Babil]]. He orders his tanks to create a diversion so that Cecil may enter the tower.
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The dwarves' tanks appear in the battle with the [[Giant of Babil]], likely one of the few times in the world's history that they are seen above-ground.
  
The dwarves' tanks appear in the battle with the [[Giant of Babil]], likely one of the few times in the world's history that they are seen above-ground.
   
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A few dwarves appear on board the ''[[Falcon (Final Fantasy IV)|Falcon]]'' acting as vendors for the party. Once the [[Tower of Babil]] glows for a few moments, King [[Giott]] sends the dwarves' tanks at the base of the tower and surrounds it.
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A few dwarves appear on board the ''[[Falcon (Final Fantasy IV)|Falcon]]'' acting as vendors for the party. Once the [[Tower of Babil]] glows for a few moments, King [[King Giott|Giott]] sends the dwarves' tanks at the base of the tower and surrounds it.
   
 
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The Dwarves play a major role in Rydia's Tale, but a minor role otherwise. Luca is a member of the playable party, and one of the few new party members that cannot be missed for recruitment in the final tale. The Dwarven Castle is attacked by the Red Wings and their Crystal stolen, so Rydia and Luca go to Tomra and then the Sealed Cave to retrieve the final Crystal.
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The dwarves play a major role in Rydia's Tale, but a minor role otherwise. Luca is a member of the playable party, and one of the few new party members that cannot be missed for recruitment in the final tale. The Dwarven Castle is [[Second Battle of the Underworld|attacked by the Red Wings]] and their Crystal stolen, so Rydia and Luca go to Tomra and then the Sealed Cave to retrieve the final Crystal.
   
 
In Edge's Tale, [[Zangetsu]] disguises himself as a dwarf while observing the state of their people. He often fails to get their mannerisms correct and has to make excuses to keep his cover.
  
In Edge's Tale, [[Zangetsu]] disguises himself as a dwarf while observing the state of their people. He often fails to get their mannerisms correct and has to make excuses to keep his cover.
   
 
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The dwarves appear in the [[Great Sea Trench]] where they manage a small town, and are attempting to dig a long tunnel. A dwarf named [[Rallybo]] feels something directly above him though he is actually alluding to the [[Phantom Village]]. They claim to be part of a great nation even though five or so are actually seen.
  
The dwarves appear in the [[Great Sea Trench]] where they manage a small town, and are attempting to dig a long tunnel. A dwarf named [[Rallybo]] feels something directly above him though he is actually alluding to the [[Phantom Village]]. They claim to be part of a great nation even though five or so are actually seen.
   
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In the [[iOS]] version, meeting with the dwarves earns the player the [[List of Final Fantasy V Achievements|achievement]] "Lali-ho!".
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In the [[iOS]] version, meeting with the dwarves earns the player the [[Final Fantasy V achievements|achievement]] "Lali-ho!".
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[[File:Rally-ho.png|thumb|"Rally-ho!"]]
  
[[File:Rally-ho.png|thumb|"Rally-ho!"]]
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The dwarves live in [[Conde Petie]] and speak with an exaggerated Scottish accent. Their password is "Rally-ho!". They hold the institution of marriage to be sacred, and only allow those who have married to travel to the [[Iifa Tree|Sanctuary]]. This forces [[Zidane Tribal|Zidane]] and [[Garnet Til Alexandros XVII|Dagger]], and [[Vivi Ornitier|Vivi]] and [[Quina Quen|Quina]] ā€” if the player chooses ā€” to have a [[wedding]]. The dwarves trade with "aware" [[Black Mage (Final Fantasy IX)|black mages]] who inhabit a [[Black Mage Village|village]] in the forest to the south.
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The dwarves live in [[Conde Petie]] and speak with an exaggerated Scottish accent. Their password is "Rally-ho!". They hold the institution of marriage to be sacred, and only allow those who have married to travel to the [[Iifa Tree (Final Fantasy IX)|Sanctuary]]. This forces [[Zidane Tribal|Zidane]] and [[Garnet Til Alexandros XVII|Dagger]], and [[Vivi Ornitier|Vivi]] and [[Quina Quen|Quina]] ā€” if the player chooses ā€” to have a [[wedding]]. The dwarves trade with "aware" [[Black mage (Final Fantasy IX)|black mages]] who inhabit a [[Black Mage Village|village]] in the forest to the south.
   
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Unlike other depictions of dwarves, the dwarves of Conde Petie consider forests and sunlight to be sacred, and live above ground.
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Unlike other depictions of dwarves, the dwarves of Conde Petie consider forests and sunlight to be sacred, and live above ground. The dwarves of ''Final Fantasy IX'' also have green skin and physically resemble goblins rather than the typical appearance used.
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In the Japanese version of the game the dwarves have Japanese-style names, while in the English versions their names seem to be more old British-inspired. For example, Bantsugai-no-Ukon {{J|ē•Ŗć¤ćŒć„ć®ć‚¦ć‚³ćƒ³|Bantsugai no Ukon|fmt=(j)}} is Richard Watchman, and Nehashiri-no-Kikunosuke {{J|ę ¹čµ°ć‚Šć®ć‚­ć‚ÆćƒŽć‚¹ć‚±|Nehashiri no Kikunosuke|fmt=(j)}} is Bryan Rootrunner.
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Dwarves are a beast-tribe in the parallel world of [[The First]], rarely seen without their face-obscuring helmets and beards. However, the "beards" are in reality elaborate scarves, and removing the helmets and "beards" reveals them to be the First's version of [[Lalafell]]s.
   
 
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The dwarves live in [[Dwarf Cave]]. The player meets a dwarf named [[Watts (Final Fantasy Adventure)|Watts]] in the [[Old Mine]], and he joins up with [[Sumo]] temporarily. Watts is a recurring character in the other ''Mana'' series as well, such as ''Secret of Mana'' and ''Legend of Mana''.
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The dwarves live in [[Dwarf Cave]]. The player meets a dwarf named [[Watts (Adventure)|Watts]] in the [[Old Mine]], and he joins up with [[Sumo]] temporarily. Watts is a recurring character in the ''Mana'' series, appearing in other titles such as ''Secret of Mana'' (as a blacksmith to upgrade the party's weapons) and in ''Legend of Mana'' (as an NPC during a couple of quests).
   
 
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The dwarves make their home in the town of Aulƫ. The [[Warriors of Darkness]] come to Aulƫ in the hopes of recruiting the dwarves in the fight against the Avalon Empire. They are unable to recruit the dwarves directly, but they are able to get information about the mysterious dark knight, and can have the dwarves forge weapons for them if they bring the ore. The dwarves in the past had an alliance with the kingdom of [[Castle Falgabard|Falgabard]]; they aided the knights of Falgabard by crafting powerful weapons and armor in exchange for Falgabard protecting [[Mt. Gulg (Dimensions)|Mt. Gulg]], whose lava the dwarves needed to perform their craft. However, they were unable to prevent Falgabard's destruction at the hands of [[Baugauven]].
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The dwarves make their home in the town of [[Aulƫ]]. The [[Warriors of Darkness]] come to Aulƫ in the hopes of recruiting the dwarves in the fight against the Avalon Empire. They are unable to recruit the dwarves directly, but they are able to get information about the mysterious dark knight, and can have the dwarves forge weapons for them if they bring the ore. The dwarves in the past had an alliance with the kingdom of [[Castle Falgabard|Falgabard]]: they aided the knights of Falgabard by crafting powerful weapons and armor in exchange for Falgabard protecting [[Mt. Gulg (Dimensions)|Mt. Gulg]], whose lava the dwarves needed to perform their craft. However, they were unable to prevent Falgabard's destruction at the hands of [[Baugauven]].
   
 
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After the game is completed, a single dwarf can be found in the Gladiators' Hall. There, he will use pieces of [[Adamantite (Item)|Adamantite]] the player has won from the [[Adamantoise]] to create [[Adamant Equipment]] for the player to use.
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After the game is completed, a single dwarf can be found in the Gladiators' Hall. There, he will use pieces of [[Adamantite (item)|Adamantite]] the player has won from the [[Adamantoise]] to create [[Adamant equipment|Adamant equipment]] for the player to use.
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Dwarves are a diligent and sincere race that are often busy working on underground forges across the world. Many dwarves from the [[Dwarves' Forge]] in [[Dirnado]] where kidnapped by the [[Cid (Brave Exvius)|Veritas of the Heavens]] to convince them to work for him on the [[Invincible (Brave Exvius)|Invincible]]. Dwarves live alongside monsters and have a good relationship with humans, the first [[Cid]] having taught dwarves about [[Airship (term)|airships]] and technology, but they don't get along with [[Elf|elves]]. One exception is the dwarf [[Ruggles]], who befriended an elven couple in [[Gronoa]]. Due to this, it is said that his people cut off all ties to Ruggles, since he had befriended the elves so hated by his kind.
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Ye have tae raise yir hand up an' open yir mooth wide when ye say Rally-Ho!

Harold Pathknower, Final Fantasy IX

Dwarves are a race that appear in some titles of the Final Fantasy series. They are usually portrayed as highly skilled engineers, and almost always have a special password. Usually, that password is "Lali-ho!" or something similar. Depending on the game, they may have a friendly or hostile relationship with the Elves or none at all.

Appearances

Final Fantasy

Dwarves

Concept art.

Mount Duergar is the home of the Dwarves. The Dwarves are a friendly short-statured people, known to be hard workers and very good blacksmiths. One of the Dwarves, Nerrick, after being given Nitro Powder, blows up a rock creating a canal that allows the Warriors of Light to leave the Aldean Sea and reach Melmond. The Dwarves later excavate the cavern where the Earthgift Shrine is located. The Warriors of Light encountered the Dwarves again at Whisperwind Cove, where they bartered for a Star Ruby, among other things.

Final Fantasy III

FF3Dwarf

The dwarves inhabit the underground caverns of Dwarven Hollows and many say "Lali-ho!". When the Warriors of the Light first visits them, they are dismayed by the stealing of one of the Horns of Ice from their sacred shrine by "that rascal Gutsco".

Final Fantasy IV

FF4 PSP Dwarf Field

The dwarves live in The Dwarves' Castle and the tiny city of Tomra in the Underworld. The dwarves of the castle say "Lali-ho", while the dwarves of Tomra say "Hi-ho".

They are ruled by a king named Giott, and his daughter Luca, and are protectors of one of the Dark Crystals. They use tanks as their main weapon. Female dwarves act as nurses and they heal Cid Pollendina after he is wounded.

Cecil Harvey, Kain Highwind, Rosa Joanna Farrell, Yang Fang Leiden, and Cid arrive at the Dwarves' Castle at about the time Golbez and the Red Wings are attempting to steal their Crystal. Cecil and his friends offer their help, and Giott accepts. Giott announces that the Crystal is still safe, but Yang senses something strange in the crystal room. Luca's dolls, the Calcabrina, have become possessed by Golbez. Giott lets the party into the back to defeat them.

They succeed, but then Golbez appears, and after a long battle, he steals the Crystal. Giott divulges the last Crystal is in the Sealed Cave which Golbez cannot open, saying it is a good time to reclaim the other Crystals in the Tower of Babil. He orders his tanks to create a diversion so that Cecil may enter the tower.

Cecil's party fails to acquire the other Crystals, and they return to the Dwarves' Castle. Giott decides it is time to open the Sealed Cave and orders Luca to give Cecil her necklace, which is the key to opening the Sealed Cave. Golbez steals that Crystal too and Giott tells Cecil about the Lunar Whale that was alluded to in the Mysidian Legend. The dwarves do not know that Mysidia exists, but Cecil does.

The dwarves' tanks appear in the battle with the Giant of Babil, likely one of the few times in the world's history that they are seen above-ground.

Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-

A few dwarves appear on board the Falcon acting as vendors for the party. Once the Tower of Babil glows for a few moments, King Giott sends the dwarves' tanks at the base of the tower and surrounds it.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

The dwarves play a major role in Rydia's Tale, but a minor role otherwise. Luca is a member of the playable party, and one of the few new party members that cannot be missed for recruitment in the final tale. The Dwarven Castle is attacked by the Red Wings and their Crystal stolen, so Rydia and Luca go to Tomra and then the Sealed Cave to retrieve the final Crystal.

In Edge's Tale, Zangetsu disguises himself as a dwarf while observing the state of their people. He often fails to get their mannerisms correct and has to make excuses to keep his cover.

Final Fantasy V

FF5Dwarf
Achievement icon

The dwarves appear in the Great Sea Trench where they manage a small town, and are attempting to dig a long tunnel. A dwarf named Rallybo feels something directly above him though he is actually alluding to the Phantom Village. They claim to be part of a great nation even though five or so are actually seen.

In the iOS version, meeting with the dwarves earns the player the achievement "Lali-ho!".

Final Fantasy IX

Rally-ho

"Rally-ho!"

The dwarves live in Conde Petie and speak with an exaggerated Scottish accent. Their password is "Rally-ho!". They hold the institution of marriage to be sacred, and only allow those who have married to travel to the Sanctuary. This forces Zidane and Dagger, and Vivi and Quina ā€” if the player chooses ā€” to have a wedding. The dwarves trade with "aware" black mages who inhabit a village in the forest to the south.

Unlike other depictions of dwarves, the dwarves of Conde Petie consider forests and sunlight to be sacred, and live above ground. The dwarves of Final Fantasy IX also have green skin and physically resemble goblins rather than the typical appearance used.

In the Japanese version of the game the dwarves have Japanese-style names, while in the English versions their names seem to be more old British-inspired. For example, Bantsugai-no-Ukon (ē•Ŗć¤ćŒć„ć®ć‚¦ć‚³ćƒ³?) is Richard Watchman, and Nehashiri-no-Kikunosuke (ę ¹čµ°ć‚Šć®ć‚­ć‚ÆćƒŽć‚¹ć‚±?) is Bryan Rootrunner.

Final Fantasy XIV

FFXIV Dwarf
Main article: Lalafell Ā§ Dwarves

Dwarves are a beast-tribe in the parallel world of The First, rarely seen without their face-obscuring helmets and beards. However, the "beards" are in reality elaborate scarves, and removing the helmets and "beards" reveals them to be the First's version of Lalafells.

Final Fantasy Adventure

The dwarves live in Dwarf Cave. The player meets a dwarf named Watts in the Old Mine, and he joins up with Sumo temporarily. Watts is a recurring character in the Mana series, appearing in other titles such as Secret of Mana (as a blacksmith to upgrade the party's weapons) and in Legend of Mana (as an NPC during a couple of quests).

Final Fantasy Dimensions

The dwarves make their home in the town of Aulƫ. The Warriors of Darkness come to Aulƫ in the hopes of recruiting the dwarves in the fight against the Avalon Empire. They are unable to recruit the dwarves directly, but they are able to get information about the mysterious dark knight, and can have the dwarves forge weapons for them if they bring the ore. The dwarves in the past had an alliance with the kingdom of Falgabard: they aided the knights of Falgabard by crafting powerful weapons and armor in exchange for Falgabard protecting Mt. Gulg, whose lava the dwarves needed to perform their craft. However, they were unable to prevent Falgabard's destruction at the hands of Baugauven.

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Towards the end of the game, a few dwarves are trapped within Castle Falgabard as it is drawn into the Void. Trapped in the World of Misery, the dwarves inside the castle are reduced to utter apathy, until the Warriors of Light and Darkness defeat Misery and restore the dwarves to their proper states.

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After the game is completed, a single dwarf can be found in the Gladiators' Hall. There, he will use pieces of Adamantite the player has won from the Adamantoise to create Adamant equipment for the player to use.

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Final Fantasy Dimensions II

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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

Dwarves are a diligent and sincere race that are often busy working on underground forges across the world. Many dwarves from the Dwarves' Forge in Dirnado where kidnapped by the Veritas of the Heavens to convince them to work for him on the Invincible. Dwarves live alongside monsters and have a good relationship with humans, the first Cid having taught dwarves about airships and technology, but they don't get along with elves. One exception is the dwarf Ruggles, who befriended an elven couple in Gronoa. Due to this, it is said that his people cut off all ties to Ruggles, since he had befriended the elves so hated by his kind.

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Etymology

In Germanic mythology, a dwarf is a being that dwells in mountains and in the earth, and is variously associated with wisdom, smithing, mining and crafting. Dwarves are often described as short and ugly. The modern English noun dwarf descends from the Old English dweorg and has two plurals for the word dwarf; dwarfs and dwarves. Final Fantasy uses the latter. Dwarfs remains the most commonly employed plural, but "dwarves" was popularized by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Trivia

  • In the Squaresoft title Chrono Cross, the dwarves prominently say "Hi-ho" as well, and are similar in appearance to the dwarves of Final Fantasy IV.
  • Since their appearance in Final Fantasy IX, all dwarves in 2D remakes of the series have spoken in the same exaggerated Scots dialect. This is particularly evident in the remakes of Final Fantasy, where the dwarves have lines such as, "Have ye blethered with Smyth the smith?" ("Have you talked with Smyth the smith?"). Similarly, Nerrick is looking for "nitro pouder".
Races
Recurring races
Bangaa - Cactuar - Chocobo - Dragon - Dwarf - Elf - Faerie - Gigas - Goblin - Human/Hume/Hyur - Lunarian/Moon Folk/Moonfarer - Mamool Ja - Moogle - Mysidian Rabbit - Nu mou - Orc - PuPu - Pelupelu - Qiqirn - Ronso/Hrothgar - Sahagin - Seeq - Summoned monster - Sylph - Tonberry - Viera - Werewolf - Wind drake
Game-specific races
Final Fantasy Dark Elf - Lufenian - Lufenian robots - Mermaid
Final Fantasy III Fairy - Gnome - Gulgan
Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection Summoner - Eidolon - Hummingway
Final Fantasy V Werewolf - Wind drake
Final Fantasy VI Esper - Magi - Yeti
Compilation of Final Fantasy VII Cetra - Red XIII's species
Final Fantasy VIII Guardian Force - Moomba - PuPu - Shumi
Final Fantasy IX Black Mage - Burmecian/Cleyran - Eidolon - Gargant - Genome - Moogle - Oglop - Summoner - Terran - Qu
Final Fantasy X series Aeons - Al Bhed - Fayth - Guado - Hypello - Musician - Pelupelu - Ronso - Shoopuf - Unsent
Final Fantasy XIEnlightened Races Elvaan - Galka - Hume - Kuluu - Mithra - Tarutaru - Zilart
Beastmen Races Antica - Avatar - Gigas - Goblin - Lamia - Mamool Ja - Moblin - Orc - Qiqirn - Quadav - Quasilumin - Sahagin - Tonberry - Troll - Yagudo
Ivalice Alliance Aegyl - Baknamy - Bangaa - Esper - Garif - Gria - Helgas - Lucavi - Nu mou - Occuria - Rev - Scion - Seeq - Urutan-Yensa - Viera (Veena Viera · Rava Viera · Feol Viera)
Fabula Nova Crystallis: Final Fantasy Cie'th - fal'Cie - l'Cie
Final Fantasy XIVPlayable Au Ra/Drahn - Elezen/Elf - Hrothgar/Ronso - Hyur/Hume - Lalafell/Dwarf - Miqo'te/Mystel - Roegadyn/Galdjent - Viera/Vii
Non-playable Amalj'aa/Zun - Ananta - Dragon - Gigant - Gnath - Goblin/Hobgoblin - Ixal - Kobold/Mord - Kojin - Lupin - Mamool Ja - Matanga - Moogle - Namazu - Pixie - Poroggo - Qiqirn/Qitari - Sahagin/Ondo - Sin eater - Sylph - Tonberry - Vanu Vanu - Voidsent
Other Ancient (Ascian) - Padjal
Final Fantasy Legend III Beast - Dwelg - Cyborg - Masters - Monster - Mutant - Purelander - Robot - WaterHag
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Clavat - Lilty - Selkie - Yuke
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Stranger
Final Fantasy setting
Allusions - Characters - Concept Art - Translations - Version differences - Wallpapers - Walkthrough
Locations World A
Cornelia - Castle Cornelia - Chaos Shrine - Drawbridge - Matoya's Cave - Pravoka - Sea - Elfheim - Elven Castle - Marsh Cave - Western Keep - Mount Duergar - Melmond - Cavern of Earth - Giant's Cave - Sage's Cave - Aldean Sea - Crescent Lake - Mount Gulg - Cavern of Ice - Ryukahn Desert - Cardian Islands - Citadel of Trials - Onrac - Caravan - Gaia - Sunken Shrine - Waterfall Cavern - Lufenia - Yahnikurm Desert - Mirage Tower - Flying Fortress - Earthgift Shrine - Hellfire Chasm - Lifespring Grotto - Whisperwind Cove - Labyrinth of Time
LoreRaces Dark Elf - Dwarf - Elf - Lufenian - Mermaid - Robot
Terms Crystal - Four Fiends - Levistone - Nitro Powder - Oxyale - Prophecy - Rat's Tail - Soul of Chaos - Warp Cube
Final Fantasy III setting
Abilities - Artwork - Characters - Translations - Wallpapers - Walkthroughs
LocationsFloating Continent Altar Cave - Ur - Kazus - Mythril Mines - Castle Sasune - Sealed Cave - Canaan - Dragon's Peak - Healing Copse - Tozus - Tozus Tunnel - Vikings' Cove - Nepto Temple - Sea - Tokkul - Village of the Ancients - Living Woods - Castle Argus - Gulgan Gulch - Tower of Owen - Gysahl - Dwarven Hollows - Subterranean Lake - Molten Cave - Castle Hein - Lake Dohr - Bahamut's Lair - Chocobo Woods
Surface World Wrecked Ship - Temple of Water - Cave of Tides - Amur - Sewers - Goldor Manor - Sea - Duster - Replito - Saronia - Dragon Spire - Doga's Manor - Cave of the Circle - Doga's Village - Unei's Shrine - Sunken Cave - Saronia Catacombs - Temple of Time - Ancient Ruins - Falgabard - Cave of Shadows - Doga's Grotto - Ancients' Maze - Crystal Tower - Eureka - Iron Giant's Cave (called ??? in-game) - Chocobo Woods
Other World of Darkness
LoreRaces Dwarf - Fairy - Gnome - Gulgan - Moogle
Terms Ancients - Canoe - Cid's Airship - Curse of the five wyrms - Crystal - Data install - Enterprise - Invincible - Job Adjustment Phase - Mognet - Nautilus - Statues Of The Quest - Warriors of the Light - Bottomless Bog
Final Fantasy IV setting
Abilities - Allusions - Artwork - Characters - Dummied content - Story - Translations - Version differences - Wallpapers - Walkthroughs
LocationsOverworld Baron (Baron Castle - Town of Baron) - Chocobo Forest - Mist Cave - Mist - Kaipo - Underground Waterway - Damcyan - Antlion's Den - Mt. Hobs - Fabul - Mysidia - Mount Ordeals (Cave of Trials) - Devil's Road - Ancient Waterway - Troia (Troia Castle - Troia Town) - Lodestone Cavern - Tower of Zot - Agart - Eblan - Cave of Eblan - Tower of Babil - Giant of Babil - Mythril - Adamant Isle Grotto
Underworld Dwarven Castle - Developer's Office (3D) - Tower of Babil - Sealed Cave - Tomra - Kokkol's Forge - Passage of the Eidolons - Feymarch - Sylph Cave
The Red Moon Lunar Tunnel - Crystal Palace - Lunar Subterrane - Lair of the Father - Hummingway Home - Lunar Ruins
Other Debug Room - Great Behemoth - Red Planet
LoreRaces Dwarves - Eidolons - Hummingway - Lunarians - Summoner
Terms Archfiends - Augment Ability - Carnelian Signet - Crystal - Data install - Dragoon Corps - Eight Corps of Baron - Enterprise - Falcon - Giant of Babil - Hovercraft - Lunar Eidolons - Lunar Whale - Meteor - Mysidian Legend - Mythgraven Blade - Red Wings - Super Cannon - Tank - Thought Bubble - Wayfarer's Map - You spoony bard!
Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-
Content Translations - Walkthroughs
CharactersPlayable Cecil Harvey - Rosa Joanna Farrell - Rydia - Yang Fang Leiden - Cid Pollendina - Palom - Porom - Rydia? - Edge Geraldine
Temporary playable Monk A, Monk B
Other Asura - Biggs and Wedge - Creator - Dancing Girl - Edward Chris von Muir - Elder of Mysidia - Gekkou - Giott - Leviathan - Luca - Sheila - Ursula - Zangetsu
LocationsOverworld Baron - Damcyan - Mount Hobs - Fabul - Eblan - Cave of Eblan
Underworld Feymarch - Sealed Cave - Tower of Babil - Developer's Office
LoreRaces Dwarves - Eidolons - Hummingway - Summoner
Terms Crystal - Data install - Falcon - Red Wings
GameplayInventory Armor - Items - Weapons
Mechanics Abilities - Bestiary - Elements - Stats - Statuses
Character abilities Aim (Rosa) - Analyze (Cid) - Bluff (Palom) - Brace (Yang) - Cover (Cecil) - Cry (Porom) - Focus (Yang) - Kick (Yang) - Pray (Rosa) - Steal (Edge) - Summon (Rydia) - Throw (Edge)
Magic abilities Black Magic - Item magic - Ninjutsu - Summon - Twincast - White Magic
Enemies Enemies - Enemy abilities - Enemy types
Final Fantasy V setting
Abilities - Allusions - Artwork - Characters - Jobs - Timeline - Translations - Version Differences - Walkthroughs
Locations Planet R
First World Tycoon Meteorite - Pirates' Hideout - Tule - Wind Shrine - Torna Canal - Ship Graveyard - Carwen - North Mountain - Walse - Castle Walse - Walse Tower - Walse Meteorite - Castle Tycoon - Karnak Meteorite - Karnak - Karnak Castle - Fire-Powered Ship - Library of the Ancients - Crescent - Jachol - Jachol Cave - Desert of Shifting Sands - Gohn - Gohn Meteorite - Catapult - Ronka Ruins - Istory - Lix - Exdeath's sealed cave
Second World Castle Exdeath - Big Bridge - Gloceana - Regole - Sealed Castle - Underground Waterway - Moogle Village - Castle of Bal - Quelb - Drakenvale - Surgate Castle - Xezat's Fleet - Barrier Tower - Sea Floor - Ghido's Cave - Moore - Great Forest of Moore - Guardian Tree - Gil Cave
Third World Pyramid of Moore - Island Shrine - Fork Tower - Great Sea Trench - Istory Falls - Phoenix Tower - Bal Basement - North Mountain - Sunken Tower - Unknown Cave - Phantom Village - Interdimensional Rift - Sealed Temple
LoreRaces and creatures Chocobo - Dwarves - Human - Moogle - Werewolf - Wind drake
Terms Airship - Crossdressing - Dragon Grass - Fire-Powered Ship - Job system - Meteor - Sealed Tome - Sealed Weapons - Tablets - Tycoon - Void - Warriors of Dawn - Warriors of Light
Final Fantasy IX
Content Allusions - Artworks - Merchandise - Story - Timeline - Translations - Version differences - Walkthroughs - Wallpapers
GameplayFeatures Characters - Locations - Menu
Inventory Add-on - Armor - Items - Weapons
Mechanics Abilities - Elements - Jewels - Summons - Stats - Statuses - Trance - Victory poses
Tetra Master Card List - Opponents' Decks
Enemies Enemies - Enemy types - Enemy abilities - Monster (Ultimania bestiary)
Other Achievements - Active Time Event - Blackjack - Blue Narciss - Calendar system - Chocobo Hot and Cold - Chocograph - Frog catching - Jump rope - Magic Stone - Mognet - Mogshop - Tetra Master - Trance - Treasure Hunter Rank
MediaPromo Inside Final Fantasy IX
Music albums Original Soundtrack - Original Soundtrack PLUS - Uematsu's Best Selection - Melodies Of Life -Final Fantasy IX- - Piano Collections - Chips - Vinyl
Music themes "A Place to Call Home" - "Vamo'alla flamenco" - "Battle 1" - "Battle 2" - "Melodies Of Life" - "Festival of the Hunt" - "Kuja's Theme" - "Roses of May" - "Unrequited Love" - "Mount Gulug" - "Not Alone" - "The Final Battle" - "Moogle's Theme" - "Doga and Une"
Books Manuals - The Art of Final Fantasy IX - Final Fantasy IX Ultimania
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