The Stuzha Mandate

"Every magician deserves a safe place to vanish," Neuvillette murmurs, as though revealing a truth meant for no one else. Furina doesn't ask what he means, but she will remember.
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In The Stuzha Mandate, Fontaine glimmers with innovation and order, yet beneath its polished canals, currents of uncertainty swirl. Freminet's case has gone cold, leaving questions unanswered and shadows lingering at the edges of the city. The Twins have been sent to Natlan, far from prying eyes, under careful watch to ensure their safety. Meanwhile, Arlecchino navigates the distant, shadowed reaches of Nod Krai, forging unlikely alliances that might shift the balance of power in ways no one anticipates.

Across these lands, danger and intrigue intertwine with quiet, unexpected moments of care. Loyalties are tested, secrets endure, and even the smallest gestures can become lifelines. In a world of currents, both political and personal, despair may run deep. But hope, and the promise of sanctuary, flows stronger still.