As the words "Gray Dwarf" left Roland's lips, an imperceptible ripple stirred within him.
This wasn't some baseless guess. It came from Galvis, his companion who loved to show off his knowledge through what were nearly boastful tales.
Whenever the conversation turned to ancient secrets lost to the river of time, the Minstrel would repeatedly bring up this mysterious and tragic Race.
According to him, the Gray Dwarves were not born evil.
Their ancestors had once been part of the noble Dwarf race, but in the distant past, they were enslaved by the powerful Heartstealers.
Centuries of oppression and mental corruption dragged them into an unimaginable Abyss.
The Heartstealers were not only their masters but also treated them as livestock and test subjects. They used powerful Spiritual Energy to shatter their will and warp their bodies and souls, ultimately forging them into what they are today.
A Race born from Darkness and hatred.
