Introduction

The realms and very lives of all Gnomes and Dwarves are under attack from a foe unseen and unknown. The small inhabitants of the Gnomish and Dwarfish realms (Gnome & Dwarf regions of various mythological and folk worlds) have been forced from their homes and are seeking refuge in the lands of the tall and clumsy . What, you may ask, is a Gnome or a Dwarf and why should we care whether they are in peril or not? Let us start with the droll creature known as the Gnome; they inhabit wooded areas and mostly make their homes under the ground. They usually spend their time in equal measure helping humans in their gardens (this is why statues with their visage appear in gardens) and causing mischief for travelers in woods. Dwarfs, on the other hand, are their cousins, who spend their time toiling away near furnaces making all sorts of tools and weapons. They make these for themselves (small Dwarves are known to be fierce and true in the battlefield) and for humans and gods alike, because Dwarves are widely known to be the most superior craftsmen. The majority of Dwarves are good-natured and concern themselves with forging and gold; some Dwarves are considered "dark," but they are mostly few and far between.


In spite of their prowess and guile, the Gnomes and Dwarves are being forced out of their homelands by some unknown malevolent being. What they do know is that warnings started to appear all around their homes that they must leave or else dire repercussions would befall them. Shortly after this, many of the most outspoken little folk among them disappeared without a trace. Homes and stores were vandalized and many saw no other option than to move to safer lands. There are few who will stand against this force of evil, but they are among the most noble and stout of heart among the Dwarves and Gnomes. These Dwarves plan to turn and face the villian, at any costs. Among these Gnomes and Dwarves are the following heroes...


B & E

1. Brokk and Eitri are the two greatest Dwarven blacksmiths of the Norse lands. The two are responsible for forging many wonderful creations, most notably the hammer of the Norse god Thor, Mjollnir, a story they have recounted for you here. These two brothers are among the bravest in all Scandinavia and they are leading the opposition against the nameless force. 

Snow white and the Seven dwarfs


2. Only two of seven Dwarves who once inhabited the mountains familiar to Snow White are left. They are believed to have seen the monster in their mountains, but they cannot speak of it. They can, however, tell you about their adventures with the fair lady Snow White.

rumpel


3. The Dwarf named Rumpelstiltskin had always been more nefarious than most of the other Dwarves and Gnomes gathered around the camp fire. As of late, though, he has become good-hearted and one might even say heroic. This change occured during his tale of woe that he has told; and also what he has been up to since...



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1. Brokk and Eitri
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2. Grimm's seven Dwarfs with Snow White
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3. Rumpelstiltskin
Image Source: Surlalune Fairy Tales