About the book: 2005 / Who are the gnomes? Unsurpassed mining masters? Or are unsurpassed warriors miniatures? Is the proximity to the foothill country of Petria dangerous or beneficial for Albaria?...That was a long time ago. Underground miniature warriors emerged from the caves of Petria to seize the lands of the inhabitants of the “upper world” - the land of people. It seemed that nothing could stop the victorious march of the dwarf shart, clad in steel armor, conquering one region after another. The thanes of Albaria were preparing to take on the last, unequal battle, but help unexpectedly arrived. The elves of the Emerald Isles stood alongside the Olbarians, and the invaders were defeated. The vanquished swore never to raise a sword against the victors, and they were allowed to return to their caves. Centuries have passed since then. The elves disappeared, Petria hid, and in the human world, honor increasingly gave way to meanness, and the sword to the dagger. Busy with wars and intrigues, the Olbarians had no time for their old enemies. But in vain...