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On the Biology of Dwarves

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 On the Biology of Dwarves by Konli Galleybolt, 1928 Evolutionary History Kogan Urvadatîs, lord of Relicwalled (1919) art by Uncannyknack on Deviantart Dwarves (fortis fodiens)  are believed to have evolved deep below the Earth's surface. All known fossilized remains of dwarven ancestors are from bodies fossilized significantly more recently than other species. Many fossils are found in vast caves and tunnel networks. This suggests that until very recently, all ancestors of modern dwarves lived exclusively underground. What exactly dwarves evolved from remains a mystery. So far, no mammalian relatives have been found. And if relatives, or fossils of them do exist, they would most likely be found deep in subterranean caverns, where forgotten beasts still lurk to this day. This further complicates the study of dwarven evolution. Features in dwarven skeletons and organ structures suggest that they are not closely related to homo sapiens. It is currently believed instead, that the simi