A Corpse, a Mage, a Raven: A Freebooter Tale
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A brutal little tale from the world of Espa.
8,000 words to get you interested in The Freebooters. Three travelers cross a war-torn land:
Andri, a knife-hand of a girl, cast off and forgotten by her own house.
Lucius, a noble-born mage who gave up his title and safety for the truth: he’s gay, and that was enough to lose everything.
William Honadel, who was supposed to stay dead, but didn’t.
This is a story about recovery, healing, and finding hope amid the lost, about broken people trying to make something worth keeping out of what’s left of themselves. Originally tucked inside Valhelm, The Dragon, this short story now stands on its own, a dark glimpse into the world of Espa and the mercenaries who fight in its shadow.
If this interests you, there’s plenty more where it came from: dozens of novels, countless scars, and characters you won’t forget.