Mountain dwarves (or Aptapo) are a sub-race of dwarves in Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.
Origin and prevalence[ | ]
Aptapo (AHP-tah-po, from aptapolare "goat people" in Vailian), commonly known as mountain dwarves, originated on the continent to the east of the Dyrwood, but have spread through the area several times before, with most of the evidence being found in remote mountain ranges.[1] Unlike the similarly diminutive orlans, who are frequently subjugated, the Aptapo have always directly fought back threats posed by larger kith and opted to fortify their residences rather than move on.
Mountain dwarves are common in the Vailian Republics and uncommon in the Dyrwood and Readceras. They are rarely encountered in Aedyr, most often traveling with Vailian trading ships.[1]
Appearance and culture[ | ]
From the Pillars of Eternity Guidebook: Volume One:
- Features: Broad-bridged, strong noses. Broad, square, inverted-triangle or inverted-heart-shaped faces. Broad jaws and necks. Almond or thin eyes. Deep-set eyes, very prominent brows.
- Skin: Fair to dark brown, tough and leathery, often creased even among the young.
- Hair: Blond, strawberry blond, red, auburn, brown, and black. Wavy, curly, or kinky texture.
- Eyes: Green, hazel, gold, gray, brown, black.
In-game description[ | ]
Gameplay[ | ]
Mountain dwarves are one of the playable races. Their racial bonus talent is:
- In Pillars of Eternity
- Hale and Hardy: Mountain dwarves have a bonus to defend against Poison and Disease attacks.
- In Deadfire
- Hale and Hardy: Resistance to Constitution afflictions.
Notable characters[ | ]
In Pillars of Eternity[ | ]
In Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire[ | ]
Gallery[ | ]
References
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