We Three Kings
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Last published Sat, May 24, 2025
An Edwardian high fantasy short story series where three thieves-turned-mercs seek their fortune - and escape from the consequences of their own actions.
In a world of wyr, creatures, and high tea, Cicero, Tide, and Grin were raised in the Emerald Vine Syndicate to be the best thieves in Delmora. But they didn't sign up for that.
With their independence more or less intact, the three brothers by bond are determined to make a go at this "honest living" thing. A pirate turned priest, gentleman illusionist, and giant bird-man/total foodie, this group of mercs might crash and burn, but not before they get their pay.
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