The Story of Lonely Mountain!

The murals told a tale of destruction and resilience.

 

After Lonely Mountain was razed by the legendary dragon, the dwarves had attempted to rebuild it.

 

But dwarven society was a feudal one—power was concentrated in the hands of their royal families.

 

William and his team had encountered halls belonging to certain dwarven princes before, but they never dared venture too deep.

 

Here's what they learned:

 

After the royal family of Lonely Mountain was wiped out, there was no one left to inherit the title of King of Lonely Mountain.

 

Without a ruler, the dwarves could not reclaim the mountain.

 

Instead, they built a grand palace—not as a home, but as a memorial to the legendary dragon slayer.

 

 

The Truth Behind the Dragon Slayer's Legend

 

Yet, despite its grandeur, the palace was abandoned.

 

Why?