In Nidavellir, the Dwarf Kingdom faces a dire threat! The fearsome dragon Fafnir looms, and the King has appointed you, a venerable Elvaland, to save the day. Your mission is straightforward (but not quite): scour every tavern in the kingdom, recruit the most skilled dwarves and prestigious heroes to assemble the finest battalion possible, and send Fafnir back to where he belongs.

Each round, here's the deal: you'll bid with your coins at three different taverns. After everyone reveals their bids, in descending order (highest bidder chooses first, and so on), you select a character from one of the taverns and add them to your army. But it's not just about grabbing anyone, mind you! Each dwarf class – blacksmith, hunter, warrior, explorer, and miner – scores in a unique way. So, the trick is to build strategic sets to optimize your points.

And there's more! Clever recruitment might earn you the chance to attract powerful heroes to your side, who bring extra abilities and points. Oh, and your coins aren't static: a super cool 'coin-building' system allows you to increase their value throughout the game, which is crucial for making higher bids and securing the best dwarves before your rival Elvalands. It's a strategic race to see who can assemble the toughest army and save Nidavellir!