Michael Emert

The Chalice of Pearls Michael Emert

The first dwarves, ancient and restless, give fealty to their god, Rhuthlak. Five of them struggle in their own unique way, contributing their skills to the success of the Edgedrop mine and the continuance of youth sustained by the Chalice of Pearls. A stubborn mine master comes to a realization that some mysterious scroll keepers may be worth listening to. A stone harvester discovers a new secret about the enchanted stones he has been collecting for years. A single mother races to a neighboring colony to save the Edgedrop mine from certain disaster. After a collapse, a team of rescue dwarves fight for the lives of their companions and begin to question their god. The current mine master's protégé wrestles against his meek character and finds out he may have what it takes to lead after all.