Month: May 2025

You traverse long distances that day, until the sand begins to shimmer in waves around you. Mirages bloom on the horizon Continue Reading →

You drive through the desert at full speed, the wind tearing at your clothes, your eyes stinging from sand. Continue Reading →

The baroness watches you carefully, her eyes unreadable.
—All right, then, Continue Reading →

The man takes the satchel, his gaze lingers on the contents for only a moment before he nods. He takes a few diamonds and gives you the rest. Continue Reading →

—You shall not pass. Not tonight, not ever.— A flick of his hand. The mercenaries surge forward. Your tent is torn down in seconds. Continue Reading →

—Then you don’t pass. Not tonight, not ever.— With a curt gesture, his men move in. Continue Reading →

—Wise choice,— he says, tucking the pouch into his robe. With a gesture, he signals his men. Continue Reading →

At least stay the night, Your Grace. You need rest. The road behind you is long, since you’ve traversed a great distance. Continue Reading →

The Baroness smiles, a flicker of relief softening her usually guarded features. The arrangements are made without delay. You watch as she beckons one of her vassals and presses a small velvet pouch into his hand. He nods subtly, then… Continue Reading →

The Baroness smiles with something like relief, and the arrangements are made without delay. Continue Reading →