Chapter Five
Beyond the Grave
Iarion hesitated before raising his hand to knock on the heavy wooden door in front of him. He and Golhura were deep under the Jagged Mountains in the stone halls of Dwarvenhome. Iarion couldn’t remember the last time he had visited. When Barlo had still been alive... Well, he had visited far more often. Since his friend had died, Iarion had generally avoided the place, other than to break the news of Barlo’s death to his adult children.
Golhura gave him a nudge and Iarion forced himself to knock. A few moments passed before he heard heavy footfalls on the other side of the door. It cracked open, revealing a dwarf with a dark beard, blue eyes, and a curious expression—Barlo’s youngest son, Fidar. His eyes widened in surprise as he recognized Iarion. A brief
