The Mercenary's Journal
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Last published Sun, Nov 23, 2025
In a mythical world of fantasy bound with shield and sword, take a brief read of the tales of the author who shall not be named.
This first entry sees him journey into the Chetithean region answering to a promise of coin for his sword-hand. It's another job offering adventure but what he discovers on the battlefield will change him forever.
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