“Water Problems”

The morning sun cast long shadows through the Theater District’s cobblestone streets as Mira adjusted her leather satchel and glanced at her companions. Jorik, their dwarven cleric, muttered prayers to his deity while checking his warhammer, while Thane, their halfling rogue, seemed unusually nervous about getting his boots wet. “Remind me why we’re taking aContinueContinue reading ““Water Problems””

“The Sports Murders”

The roar of the crowd at Village Green carried on the evening breeze, but tonight it held an edge that made Captain Vera Blackstone pause at the edge of the district. She’d been summoned by a message that spoke of death among the spectators—three so far, all found collapsed during different sporting events over theContinueContinue reading ““The Sports Murders””

“Bard’s Lament”

The discordant jangle of Clement Fossy’s instruments announced his approach long before his reed-thin frame appeared in the doorway of the Rusty Anchor tavern. Three lutes, two flutes, and a small drum bounced against the bard’s bony frame with each agitated step, creating a percussion that caused the tavern’s patrons to roll their eyes andContinueContinue reading ““Bard’s Lament””