Tale of the Spectral Assassin
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Last published Sun, Dec 13, 2015
Verena has lived in Castle Skingrad for all of the 24 years she's been alive, under Count Hassildor's tutelage. In that time she's learned to be a wizardess to rival the power of any at the Mage's Guild. She's set out on her own, and her travels have taken her to Bravil, where she caught news of an old widow that needed help getting her farm ready to plant. She arrives at the woman's house, hoe in hand, and insists that she will help the woman. But when a shrill scream reaches her ears all the way in the field, things take a turn for the unexpected. (If you've read this before, I'd highly suggest rereading it. I've completely changed major aspects of the story. Thanks for reading!) Rated M just in case. I do not own the Elder Scrolls or and of the characters therein. I only own my characters Verena Arundelius, Tyrone, and Widow Firensa. Credit for the cover art goes to RisingMonster on DeviantArt
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