Ability Scores: +2 Constitution, +2 Wisdom.
Why? In particular, what's with the Wisdom bonus? What tradition grants dwarves greater perception than other races (because that's arguably the primary benefit of Wisdom)?
The +2 Wisdom also makes them stronger of Will, more resistant to things that mess with their mind. It gives them a better understanding of religion, and it means that Dwarven Clerics (and to a lesser extent, Paladins) are often forces to be feared.
Really though, I think Dwarves have +2 Wisdom because they are the wise old men of the mountain. It seems pretty fitting to me. I think a more reasonable question might be: "Why does Wisdom enhance Perception?"
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I think a more reasonable question might be: "Why does Wisdom enhance Perception?"
The Spot skill in 3.5 is Wisdom based.
Why does a good wisdom help perception? The way I see it, wisdom means being centered, knowing your mind, having a unity of mental focus. Not only does this lead to clearer thinking (though not necessarily cleverer thinking) it also leads to being less distracted by the useless and irrelevant which means better perception of the things that matter.
The +2 Wisdom also makes them stronger of Will, more resistant to things that mess with their mind. It gives them a better understanding of religion, and it means that Dwarven Clerics (and to a lesser extent, Paladins) are often forces to be feared.
Really though, I think Dwarves have +2 Wisdom because they are the wise old men of the mountain. It seems pretty fitting to me. I think a more reasonable question might be: "Why does Wisdom enhance Perception?"
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