In a Wicked Age
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A Penny for Your Thoughts



Blood & Sex

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

JS: A priestess of a merciful temple of healers, on pilgrimage to the birthplace of her order.

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

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


God-kings of War

KS: An enemy champion, fearless and bellowing.

JS: A fortress guarding the only pass through treacherous mountains, overseen by a corrupt and voracious war-captian.

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

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


the Unquiet Past

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

JS: A knowledge-mad sorceress, delving into ancient secrets.

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

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


a Nest of Vipers

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

JS: The flight of a prince and his forbidden lover into hiding.

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

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