In the shadow of annihilation, one man seeks allies to survive…

In Dwarven Aid, a monstrous horde assembles beside the Larian colony. Their constant shuffle shakes the ground and devours the setting sun. As this danger looms over the colonists, Tarian dispatches two colonists in a last-ditch effort to secure allies in their struggle. Among them, Caleb ventures deep into the wilderness, hoping to find support from the group that seemed most willing to help the dwarves.

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With trolls, goblins, and other fearsome creatures preparing to lay siege, Caleb’s desperate search may be the colony’s last hope. However, will his search for the elusive dwarves prove fruitful? And if he is, will they agree to defend the colony, or will they turn their backs on them and let the horde overwhelm the defenses?

This sci-fi fantasy short blends cinematic storytelling, tense diplomacy, and rich atmosphere. If you enjoy epic fantasy with adventure narratives, or tales of reluctant heroes and unlikely alliances, this video delivers. Paired with haunting blues music, Dwarven Aid draws you into a world on the brink, where every step forward might be your last.

Behind the Scenes:
With my original plan, already skewed, I needed a way to integrate the new races into the colony’s life. However, each race needed their own time to develop. Ideally, it would have been more than a single tale, but I didn’t want to drag it out either. That said, when I picked up the original draft, I realized the story held a fair number of rough edges that needed to be smoothed out.

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Links:
📘 Dead Man’s Hand: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Mans-Hand-Forgers-Book-ebook/dp/B0DHY1WMT8/ref=sr_1_1
📘 Dwarven Aid: https://www.wattpad.com/762038967-colonization-dwarven-aid

⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 Song Start and Introduction
0:24 Story Begins
6:40 Story Ends and Sign Off
7:04 Song Ending