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Middle Earth meme | [3/3] races ► Dwarves

↳   “ Dwarves were a race in Middle-earth also known as the Khazad, the Naugrim (meaning ‘Stunted People’), and Gonnhirrim (meaning ‘Masters of Stone’).
The Dwarves were made by Aulë, whom they themselves call Mahal, meaning “maker.” Aulë was unwilling to wait for the coming of the Children of Ilúvatar, for he was impatient and desired to have someone to teach his lore and crafts. Therefore, he made the first Seven Fathers of the Dwarves in secret in a hall under the mountains of Middle-earth.”