In a Wicked Age
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Blood & Sex 3D: A raving prophet, advocating self-mortification and deprivation of the appetites. 1S: A field of herbs and wild flowers, alive with bees, where a certain half-bestial creature brings his many lovers. 9S: The deathbed curse of a betrayed queen. JS: A priestess of a merciful temple of healers, on pilgrimage to the birthplace of her order. God-kings of War 3D: A war-sorceress, slender but commanding, with golden hair. 1S: The very first time that a certain young soldier, impressed against his choice and wanting nothing more than to return to his home, has killed. 9S: A genius of flame, imprisoned within a brass mirror. JS: A fortress guarding the only pass through treacherous mountains, overseen by a corrupt and voracious war-captian. the Unquiet Past 3D: The captain of a foreign troop, sent to collect tribute. 1S: A slow-moving caravan with many wagons and travelers. 9S: The opening by sorcery of an ancient door, set in the earth over the crypts of some forgotten convent or monestary, until now sealed with potent spells. JS: A knowledge-mad sorceress, delving into ancient secrets. a Nest of Vipers 3D: The celebration of a day sacred to the city's chief cult. 1S: The daughter of an emperor, denied nothing, prey to fleeting whims, craving discipline. 9S: A band of slavers both bold and incorrigible. JS: The flight of a prince and his forbidden lover into hiding. |