Amaranthe quite clearly said that there are inconsistencies in the way that CF areas and such portrays races. She's conceding to the fact that it won't all match up perfectly, and you still can't suspend disbelief and take it on the word of the people that run this game, that Svirfs are as she says they are? (and probably will be more fleshed out later on.)

In the CF world, in the eyes of the Outlanders, Svirfneblin work the earth with the blessings of the Nature gods. Dwarves probably strip-mine, while Svirfs carefully take what they need and nurture the rest to create a harmonious balance. (all while using the same tools, such as pick-axes)

Take a deep breath, and just use your imagination, you need it for this game.

Thorny