You didn't say that, you said that runes are the only thing that helps them; it's just one of their advantages, like the fact that magic doesn't work on the Castle Dark, and I just argued that they aren't bad, but quite strong and decent armies of dwarves. Just don't elevate your favorites at the expense of belittling other worthy opponents; look for the positive aspects of your point of view!!!
Асха - Порядок! Ургаш - Хаос! Силат - Воздух!
Шаласса - Вода! Аркат - Пламя! Силанна - Земля!
Сар-Илам - Дракон-Маг! Эльрат - Свет! Маласса - Тьма!