The Clockwork Chronicles

Getting to travel across the sea seemed like a dream come true to Simon and Jacob. It was quite the respite from the nightmarish brutalities of the wizards who had tormented them over the years at home. Respite - and for the slight price of following a newly-made friend to his homeland, where Simon could build and invent as he saw fit.

There were, of course, some things the good merchant failed to mention, such as the creatures that dwell beneath the waves, and in the forests they have to pass through. Also, that he may have exaggerated how welcome they would be in Taleor.

And the current success of their comrades' inventions and guild in a city where magic swims through every facet of life.

And where they would be living.

And the war brewing to the south.

Still, it wasn't as bad as it could've been. Really, it was...actually quite nice.

Things have a way of changing quickly, however, and not always for the better...