the grand game

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…

I’d killed two stygian seeds but gained no player levels. That did not mean the Game did not reward me for the day’s efforts, though. Your nether…

“Let’s go,” Elron said as soon as the city gates shut behind us. I glanced around but failed to spot Avery. “Where’s the magister?” “He had other…

Mouth agape, I stared at the objects lined up on the table. I’d analyzed each in turn, and the results had left me deeply shocked. “Do you…

“Do you trust them?” Elron and I were back at the city walls. The marshal was readying his men inside the south gate while Ghost and I…