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The Mine Lord: A Dwarven Survival Base-Builder

by Trae McMaken

★ 4.71 (1,905) 6,331 followers 82 chapters completed

A young dwarf prospector must transform a failing mining claim into a thriving stronghold before an ancient enemy buries them all.

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Synopsis

Yorvig, a young dwarf prospector, arrives at a remote mining claim in the Red Ridges only to find his fellow miners care more for ore than survival. When starvation and chaos threaten, he seizes control—not for power, but to keep them all alive. Under his leadership, the mine expands beyond a mere claim into something greater, but authority comes with brutal choices. Love and loyalty clash as rivalries fester, and the land itself resists their presence. Then comes the true threat: an ancient enemy, long silent, now determined to purge the dwarves from the mountains forever. Yorvig must forge more than tunnels—he must forge a legacy, or see it all buried beneath the Ridges.

Reader fit

Best for

Readers looking for a mix of Found Family, Grimdark, Kingdom Building, and Non Human Lead.

Commitment

The Mine Lord runs 82 chapters. Status: completed.

Where to read

Available through Royal Road.

Reader signal

Current catalogue signals show 4.71 average rating from 1,905 ratings and 6,331 followers.

Closest matches

ProgressReads comparison points include My Big Goblin Space Program, Emberscale Alchemist, and The Consequences of Meeting a Dragon.

Latest chapters

View all 82 chapters →
  1. #82NEW STORY ANNOUNCEMENT (and upcoming audiobook release) Feb 25, 2025
  2. #81Thank You! Mar 30, 2024
  3. #80Chapter 80: Is This The Future? Mar 29, 2024
  4. #79Chapter 79: The Final Stand Mar 28, 2024
  5. #78Chapter 78: Back to the Rock Mar 27, 2024
  6. #77Chapter 77: War on the Ridge Mar 26, 2024
  7. #76Chapter 76: The Betrayal Mar 25, 2024
  8. #75Chapter 75: Black Fire Mar 22, 2024
  9. #74Chapter 74: Jackal of the Waste Mar 20, 2024
  10. #73Chapter 73: Foray or Flight Mar 18, 2024

Tropes & themes

Found FamilyGrimdarkKingdom BuildingNon Human LeadProgression Via Stats

Tags

Male LeadNon-Human LeadAdventureDramaFantasyKingdom BuildingHigh FantasyStrategy

Frequently asked questions

What is The Mine Lord: A Dwarven Survival Base-Builder about?

A young dwarf prospector must transform a failing mining claim into a thriving stronghold before an ancient enemy buries them all.

Is The Mine Lord: A Dwarven Survival Base-Builder completed?

Yes — The Mine Lord: A Dwarven Survival Base-Builder is completed. The full work spans 82 chapters.

Where can I read The Mine Lord: A Dwarven Survival Base-Builder?

You can read The Mine Lord: A Dwarven Survival Base-Builder on Royal Road.

What books are similar to The Mine Lord: A Dwarven Survival Base-Builder?

Readers who like The Mine Lord: A Dwarven Survival Base-Builder often also enjoy My Big Goblin Space Program, Emberscale Alchemist, and The Consequences of Meeting a Dragon.

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