In a Wicked Age
four oracles


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A Penny for Your Thoughts



Blood & Sex

2H: The ascension to mastery of a student wizardess, unrecognized by her order but absolutely clear and undeniable to her inner self.

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

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

10H: The child of a great and renowned theologist, forced into priesthood against both inclination and nature.


God-kings of War

2H: An old, proud fortress on an important mountain pass.

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

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.

10H: A tender of war-bulls, shaved-headed and fearless.


the Unquiet Past

2H: A serpent-demoness, malicious and venomous, seeking vengeance.

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

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

10H: The meeting by chance of old enemies, one less forgetful than the other.


a Nest of Vipers

2H: A conjurer who needs blood to entice his uncouth spirits.

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

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

10H: A wizard jealously guarding her magical territory.