Den of lyres
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Last published Sat, Apr 2, 2022
Hundreds of years before the Raven, Mother's Cradle's southern cities were ruled by the Paradtr -- A house of nobility known for their killing of the Lyrebirds. It was told the gods grew resentful.
Follow a few characters through their own connecting stories as they struggle to navigate peace within the new rule. Each were given a card, and each represent a god.
Marita clings onto Merval's protection, the Lord of Sunrise, new light and birth. In a town disfigured by His cousin, Lyranna, a Lady of Muteness.
Francisca, determined to exploit the harsh curses of Seve, undergoes five blighted trials that could ruin her completely. She is desperate to be granted the favour of Var, the Lord who governs moments of chance and save Francisca's people.
In the presence of Jaarvel, the Laughing tricker. Nicholas can no longer trust even his eyes. His Lord can't hear him, and he is being used as a pawn for a much larger game.
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