The emergence of the second Transcendent in human civilization send shockwaves across human civilization. Each and every single power was affected by this event, and it permanently altered the balance of power across human civilization.
Of course, nobody knew what to expect from a dwarven Transcendent. They didn't even understand what it meant for a craftsman to be a Transcendent. Would they be witnessing a dwarf hurtling through outer space, destroying war fleets with a single punch?
Regardless, nobody underestimated the dwarves. Although it was ancient history, the dwarves had managed to hold their own throughout the eons despite being neighbors with the giants, who were a constant threat. They managed to do so by relying on extremely powerful constructs of their creation that did the fighting on their behalf.
When their enemies fought barehanded, the dwarves fought with bows and arrows.
When their enemies fought with bows and arrows, the dwarves fought with guns.
