What is "duergar"

Duergar is the race of dwarfs in Norse mythology.

Duergar may also refer to:

• Duergar (Dungeons & Dragons), an evil race of dwarves in Dungeons & Dragons
• Duergar, small loathsome creatures that serve Dracula in Van Helsing (film)

In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, the duergar , or gray dwarves are a cruel and evil subrace of dwarves.