The Grand Game

Ghost’s words hit me hard, and for a moment, I closed my eyes, tasting defeat like ash in my mouth. Stone has cast revealing light. Light blossomed…

It was difficult to imagine how I would escape this time. In fact, I was almost certain I wouldn’t, and of its own accord, my mind wandered…

I waited a long ten minutes before risking mindspeech again. “Are they gone?” “Castor is,” Ghost replied. “Some of the others are still poking around.” “Alright, tell…

Day Eight in Draven’s Reach Ghost and I picked off the crawlers one at a time. Using charm, I bespelled a single stygian and lured it away…

As Gagan scurried away, Avery ordered half the mages to circle around me. Retreating the way I’d come was definitely no longer an option. My gaze flickered…

“How?” I gasped. “How is it that you can be what you claim?” While waiting for his response, I went over everything I’d learned. Matters were no…

Day Seven in Draven’s Reach The marshal’s house was a small one-story building that overlooked the city walls. After Ghost scouted the building and pronounced it safe,…

Elron and I spoke for hours. I did not remove my disguise or share any of my own truths. There was no need to, and the possessed…

The fourth floor was a maze of corridors and after only a few seconds navigating them, Ghost and I were in danger of getting lost. Sending her…

You have passed a thieving skill check! You have removed 4 trap-making crystals from your trapper’s wristband. Remaining trap-making crystals: 128 of 200. Elron and I drew…