In a Wicked Age
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A Penny for Your Thoughts



Blood & Sex

QS: A warrior-priestess of a truly bloodthirsty cult.

10H: The child of a great and renowned theologist, forced into priesthood against both inclination and nature.

9D: The secluded home of an exiled court-wizard.

KS: A jealous and vengeful rival, who is an infamous dueler.


God-kings of War

QS: The campsite of a traveling army, not long deserted.

10H: A tender of war-bulls, shaved-headed and fearless.

9D: A much-decorated company of the enemy's light cavalry.

KS: An enemy champion, fearless and bellowing.


the Unquiet Past

QS: A golden armlet, still on the skeletal arm of its owner.

10H: The meeting by chance of old enemies, one less forgetful than the other.

9D: A camp physician, her pockets full of salves and drugs.

KS: A wealthy merchant's son, refined and crafty.


a Nest of Vipers

QS: A conjurer possessed by spirits of uncivil character.

10H: A wizard jealously guarding her magical territory.

9D: The corpse of a lord's hunting hound, caught in a rose-briar.

KS: A village executioner, practicing his trade on a caught burglar.