Manticore Rampant
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Ongoing, First published Feb 10
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A dragon, a dwarf and an elf walk into a bar...

But only because that bar is on their way to tracking down the lost heir in a last-ditch quest to save the kingdom from a very long list of very bad things. And also, quite possibly, because the more of the kingdom they see, the more they find themselves in need of a drink.

So, grab your halberd and your mead and buckle up - it's time for a road trip, fantasy-style.
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