The Dwarf ancestors were Earth Spirits from Ancient Times, creations of the Titans, and the power they wielded was nearly equal to that of the Black Dragon clan.
Of course, they were not as domineering as the Black Dragon clan, since the Black Dragons were infused with true Titan blood, while the Earth Spirits were elemental beings created by the will of earth due to their constitution, essentially a weakened version of lesser Titans.
However, after the war with the old gods ended, these Earth Spirit Warriors were either sealed away or became guardians of the cities left behind by the Titans.
But after the Titans left, the Earth Spirits ultimately did not escape the clutches of the old gods and were cursed with flesh, turning them from inanimate to animate beings.
