The secrets of Dwemer armorcraft are long-forgotten. Dwemer pieces encountered throughout the land are thousands of years old, scavenged from abandoned Dwarven animunculi sometimes found in ancient Dwemer ruins. Dwemer armor is heavy and cumbersome, but Dwemer craftsmanship and metallurgy are top tier quality in comparison to any modern metal armor style. Enthusiasts pay fabulous prices for individual pieces, and the few complete sets are in the hands of collectors.