In a Wicked Age
four oracles

anyway.
A Penny for Your Thoughts

Blood & Sex

QC: The seizure of arcane powers by an arrogant and brutal wizard.

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

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.

God-kings of War

QC: An altar to devils of the waste, stinking with gore.

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.

KS: An enemy champion, fearless and bellowing.

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

the Unquiet Past

QC: A wandering intelligence, intent on driving mortals mad.

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

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

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

a Nest of Vipers

QC: The warden ghost of the place, generous to the good-willed.

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

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

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