Need story ideas for my JRPG 2D pixel game about dwarves rebuilding a ruined hub
I'm working on a game with the temporary title "Dwarfs War", but I'm struggling to come up with a good story.
It's a JRPG with a humorous undertone. You have a hub with ruined buildings that get restored as you progress. You can walk around the hub as a dwarf (for now it's some kind of descendant of a past dwarf – open to ideas).
The combat system is level-based: you choose a level, fight through waves of enemies, and complete it.
One thing I'm really stuck on is the reason why the dwarves' city was destroyed. I want it to be something funny and interesting, but also something that gives the player a clear goal to work towards.
I'd really appreciate any ideas or suggestions for the story, especially something that could fit a fun or slightly comedic style!