Managing an ever-growing fortress full of dwarves and making everything run smoothly might seem like a daunting task. With a little planning and some know-how, though, anyone can create the fortress of their dreams and keep its inhabitants safe from invaders.

This richly illustrated 192-page guide provides all the information a brand-new player needs to get started with their first fortress, along with tips and info to help experienced players take their fortresses to the next level. It's a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips, with topics that include:

• Witnessing the dawn of a new world
• Choosing a site in that world for a fortress
• Building a thriving industry no matter what materials you have available
• Keeping dwarves fed, clothed, happy, and inebriated
• Defending your fortress from threats from all directions
• Advanced fortresscraft using wind and water power
• Dangers and riches that lurk in the darkest depths

Whether you're starting your first fortress or your dozenth, you'll have all the info you need to make the most of your surroundings and your dwarves. Strike the earth!