In a Wicked Age
four oracles


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A Penny for Your Thoughts



Blood & Sex

3H: The sorcerously animate homunculus of a wizard, more clever than wise, recently dead.

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

QH: The rehearsal of the funeral of the city's aged and beloved mayor.

7S: A slayer of monsters, heralded and lauded.


God-kings of War

3H: An unspeakable demon of atrocity and rage, bound in chains for a thousand years, aware suddenly of a minute loosening of his bonds.

KS: An enemy champion, fearless and bellowing.

QH: A warrior-woman, queen of her small wild tribe, hard-pressed by advancing civilization.

7S: The guardian spirit of a foolhardy, naive, reckless and impressionable young person.


the Unquiet Past

3H: The guardian of a tomb, a statue cast in silver with ruby eyes.

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

QH: A reader of omens and caster of auguries, with grim news.

7S: Instruments of torture, haunted by their long-dead victims.


a Nest of Vipers

3H: An imbiber of sorcerous drugs, seeking congress with demons.

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

QH: The return of a reclusive enchantress to her home.

7S: A fur-trapper, simple but good-natured, and his daughter.