Overlord Volume 11

The Craftsman of Dwarf is the 11th light novel volume in Overlord series. It was released on September 30, 2016. It details about Ainz Ooal Gown, Shalltear Bloodfallen and Aura Bella Fiora visit the Dwarf Kingdom in the Azerlisia Mountains. However, they discover that the dwarves are being threatened by the Quagoa and the Frost Dragons.

Main Summary
Ainz Ooal Gown heads towards the Dwarf Kingdom along with Shalltear Bloodfallen and Aura Bella Fiora in search of the lost rune magic. Upon arrival, Ainz finds the country being threatened by an impending invasion by the demi-human race of Quagoa.

The Dwarf Runesmith promises future endeavors with the Sorcerer Kingdom if they would help them retake the capital. What awaits them there is not just the Quagoa but also the strongest race of the Azerlisia Mountains, Frost Dragons.

The Sorcerer Kingdom shall carve its magnificence on the unknown world in the upcoming Volume 11.

Full Summary
In the Dwarven City of Feo Jura, Gondo Firebeard, a dwarf miner of the Dwarf Kingdom prepares for his final day of work in the mines. Gondo, Gagaiz and other dwarf miners are sent to Sector 8821 where Heatstone are mined. In the tunnel, they make way for the tunnel doctor alongside his four guards. After his work, Gondo take a bath alongside with the other miners while Gagaiz tries to persuades him to go with them to the White Beer Pavilion but declined his offer.

Gondo went to the counter to get paid, the dwarf manager examine Gondo's condition of any sign of Whitesnow Sickness and asked him if he finds a permanent position here but Gondo tells him that he will leave the city and travels to the abandoned city of Feo Raizo to dig up the White Iron there. The manager warns him that the city is a dangerous region. He even asked Gondo that he will pay him more if he sell the white ore to him but Gondo declined and tells him that he will continue his research. The manager realizes what's Gondo doing and tells him to face reality which resulted to Gondo's outburst and tells the manager that his father didn't choose a false path and vows to revive the arts that were lost before leaving.

After Ainz Ooal Gown returns from the Baharuth Empire, Ainz sat at his desk in E-Rantel and begun recruiting for the newly founded Adventurer's Guild of the Sorcerer Kingdom. Ainz is still confused of Jircniv's sudden proposal on making the Empire into a vassal state to his nation and decided to give this to Albedo and Demiurge. Ainz thought about the Runes that didn't exist in YGGDRASIL and decided to investigate the Runes. Ainz also decided to visit the Dwarf Kingdom of the Azerlisia Mountains and needs to find a bodyguards on his journey to the Unknown Land. He asked Decrement if she would be willing to die for him, she answered that she would gladly throw her life if he ordered her to do it. Ainz asked another question if the other NPCs would do the same, she said that everyone would gladly accept death without a second thought.

After hearing the maid's opinion, Ainz decides to use the NPCs to be his bodyguards on his journey to the Dwarf Kingdom. However, Albedo and Demiurge will be handling the vassalization of the Empire, Cocytus is in charge of the Great Forest of Tob and the Great Lake, Sebas Tian is currently carrying out managerial duties in E-Rantel with Tsuare. The only suitable bodyguards for Ainz are Aura Bella Fiora and Shalltear Bloodfallen. Aura and her magical beasts could be considered an ideal choice while Shalltear, the strongest Floor Guardian could serve as a trump card against a strong foe. Ainz thought of bringing Mare along instead, but would leave him behind this time.

Ainz received a message from Entoma that she and Shalltear have reached the Lizardmen Village. She also tells Ainz that Cocytus send over a lizardman with a report concerning the villages' status and seeks Ainz's permission to open a Gate. Ainz grant permission to open the Gate and welcomed the lizardman name Kyuku Zuzu, the former chieftain of the Razor Tail. Ainz asked him about Zaryusu Shasha and his new born child. Ainz also asked him about his knowledge on the dwarves of the Azerlisia Mountains. Sadly, he has very little experience with them and suggested Ainz to speak with Zenberu Gugu.

After dismissing the lizardman, Ainz has just finished contacting Fluder Paradyne and Pluton Ainzach for information about the dwarves. Unfortunately, Ainzach is not sure of its location while Fluder had heard of the dwarves, but he knew nothing about them. Ainz contacts Shalltear and Aura to meet him in his chambers at E-Rantel.

Chapters

 * Prologue
 * Chapter 1: Preparing for the Unknown Land
 * Chapter 2: In Pursuit of The Land of Dwarves
 * Intermission
 * Chapter 3: The Impending Crisis
 * Chapter 4: A Craftsman and Negotiation
 * Chapter 5: Frost Dragon Lord
 * Epilogue

Trivia

 * Overlord Volume 11 is currently the longest volume in the Overlord light novel series.
 * Overlord Volume 11 marks the second time a World Item is used in the entire novel series to date.