Priorities
There was the gleam of precious jewels, almost hidden behind dark rocks. A thrill of excitement swept through the dwarf. It felt almost like the sweet touch of a dwarf-girl’s silken beard upon his chest.
He raised his hammer, willing his heart to surrender to the beauty of jewels and precious ores.
But alas! The priority of his people was forever lost to him.
Worldly riches would never satisfy him again.
He clasped the crystal pendant around his neck and remembered her gentle words.
You will be safe from greed, Gimli son of Glóin.
And Gimli knew that he was.