In a Wicked Age
four oracles


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A Penny for Your Thoughts



Blood & Sex

6S: An oasis of sweet water in a barren wilderness, haunted by the shadows of some vast atrocity committed centuries ago.

4C: The graduation of an apprentice to mastery.

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

4H: The night each year that a certain ghost is allowed her freedom.


God-kings of War

6S: A flock of hunterbirds, sharp-beaked, clever, and dreadful.

4C: A hard-won victory, with many dead on both sides.

KS: An enemy champion, fearless and bellowing.

4H: A token indicating that its bearer speaks for the high general.


the Unquiet Past

6S: The convocation of a ruins' ghouls, gaunts, and wisps.

4C: A new village built on the ruins of a forgotten people.

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

4H: An ambitious petty-wizard, quick to take offense.


a Nest of Vipers

6S: An innkeeper who murders and robs his wealthy guests.

4C: The unwitting husband of a serpent-demoness.

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

4H: A fallen-in mansion, where by night ghosts and devils meet.