The Pendulum's Scar
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MatureOngoing3h 57m
Last published Mon, May 7, 2018
Whispers of a cult in the Hinterlands, promising eternal rebirth to its followers.
The threat of a long-buried civilisation, rising to reclaim the troubled Earth.
Who remains, in this scarred land, to unravel the mystery and repel the threat?
Follow the tale of three unlikely heroes: a travelling scribe fighting the drug-induced demons of his past, a noble daughter rebelling against an arranged marriage, and an ex-army torturer who now serves as a Duke's manservant and lover.
Cover design by the wonderful Reyna - @TessieGirl98
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