The Farmer’s Goat By EM Malachi The winter winds slammed shut the heavy wooden door, and Dr. Cat looked up from the glass he was cleaning. A bewildered young man in a straw hat had entered the Cat’s Lair Tavern, and the bartender knew he wasn’t one of the regulars. Dr. Cat smiled and set the glass on the bar in front of an empty stool. The young man’s shoulders relaxed, and he sat down. He dropped a worn bag that clinked on the bar and asked for ale.   After he’d poured the drink, Dr. Cat picked up the […]

The Winter Satyr By EM Malachi The face on the cottage wall was a snarling beast. The mask had the curling horns of a ram and the teeth of a feral wolf. Its fur was mangy, but pale like snow. The small child hid behind the druid when she saw it. Jaana patted Karelia on the head. “Don’t be afraid. It’s just a mask.” She took it down from the wall to help the little girl see it better. Fear turning to fascination. Karelia patted the fur and poked at the teeth. “What’s it a mask of?” “People call him […]

The winter holiday season is upon us, and many will remember the disruption to the trade routes during The Shattered Obelisk. It is with regret we have to inform the populace that once again trade between the cities is under threat. The Town Crier carries this warning: Bewildering Encounters on Trade Routes, Guards Move to Quell Fear Special Edition The Town Cryer brings you this special report. Trade Ministers across the realm are advising those running trade order to take extra precautions as a new threat has emerged. Trade runners are reporting strange encounters with impish type creatures possessing a […]