The Crimson Talons
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Last published Sun, Apr 14, 2024
Some legends are told
Some turn to dust, or to gold
But you will remember me
Remember me for centuries- Fall Out Boy, Centuries
Meira is a member of the Crimson Talons- an organisation dedicated to keeping dangerous magical items in check. When she is tasked with discovering the mysteries of a dragonchess set enchanted to snare souls, she finds herself tangled in age-old legends, mysterious plagues, and ancient rivalries. Stirrings in the Ice Kingdom point to a long-dormant magic disrupting peace. But how? And why?
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