Gilded Thorns
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Last published Wed, May 22, 2024
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Charonis 2045. The world is a dark place filled with crime and despair. Tensions building between 2 countries and two Species underground. The threats of les eaux waiting upon Charonis's impending doom. The only flicker of hope is the not-so-subtle abilities of the Species.
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