In a Wicked Age
four oracles


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A Penny for Your Thoughts



Blood & Sex

9H: A wandering exorcist, severe, who accepts no payment for his services but who lusts after carnal congress.

9S: The deathbed curse of a betrayed queen.

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

1S: A field of herbs and wild flowers, alive with bees, where a certain half-bestial creature brings his many lovers.


God-kings of War

9H: A terrible and devastating ambush.

9S: A genius of flame, imprisoned within a brass mirror.

KS: An enemy champion, fearless and bellowing.

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.


the Unquiet Past

9H: The wetnurse of an austere scholar's adopted child.

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.

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

1S: A slow-moving caravan with many wagons and travelers.


a Nest of Vipers

9H: A young widower, raging, whose beautiful wife was murdered by sorcery by a romantic rival.

9S: A band of slavers both bold and incorrigible.

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

1S: The daughter of an emperor, denied nothing, prey to fleeting whims, craving discipline.