In a Wicked Age
four oracles


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A Penny for Your Thoughts



Blood & Sex

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.

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

7C: The seventh wife of a tyrant king, carrying his chief huntsman's child.


God-kings of War

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.

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

7C: A sword held in great esteem by a certain warrior lineage, drawn now for the first time in three lifetimes.


the Unquiet Past

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

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

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

7C: A ruthless bully of an under-officer with high ambitions.


a Nest of Vipers

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.

10H: A wizard jealously guarding her magical territory.

7C: A noble house's signatory ring, left behind in a street brawl.