With the true source of the Candescent Creed's magic revealed and the search for Occtis pressing in from all sides, lines of trust must quickly be drawn amongst the allies…

The Snipping of Shears

Brennan Lee Mulligan

Laura Bailey

Luis Carazo

Robbie Daymond

Aabria Iyengar

Taliesin Jaffe

Ashley Johnson

Matthew Mercer

Whitney Moore

Liam O'Brien

Marisha Ray

Sam Riegel

Alexander Ward

Travis Willingham

Stone-Faced

Broken Wing

A politically suspicious execution brings the friends, family, and enemies of noted war hero Thjazi Fang to the city of Dol-Makjar to celebrate a life well-adventured…

The Fall of Thjazi Fang

The loved ones of Thjazi Fang must contend with the ramifications of his past plots and schemes still reverberating across Dol-Makjar and their own lives…

The Houses of Royce and Davinos are attacked by the focused might and undead horror of House Tachonis, while the secrets Bolaire has kept for years tumble into the light…

Decisions are made about how to keep Occtis safe from his family while the Soldiers embark on a hunt for friend and foe alike…

Branching Paths

Tyranny struggles with her crueler instincts as the Soldiers discover a safe haven for fairies that may hold clues about Cyd's whereabouts...

Knives and Thorns

The Soldiers arrive in the Kingdom of Timmony, where local customs are bending against the religious influence of the Candescent Creed...

On the Scent

A battle for vengeance ensues in Castle Sloke as the Soldiers face the traitorous Baron Casimir Gavendale and his new knights...

Fanged Revenge

The search for Teor's brother Cyd continues as the Soldiers are guided by the Hounds of the King down a mysterious fey shortcut...

To the Hounds!

Deep in the hidden dungeon of Castle Delawney, the Soldiers must fight for their lives against the cruel allies of House Tachonis...

Blood for Blood

The Schemers reckon with the swift changes coming to Dol-Makjar while the Soldiers ponder stone, blood, and blade...

Make Merry

The Seekers arrive in Riesingürtle, where they explore the city and parley with Lord Einfasen, the head of the mighty and intimidating House Einfasen...

The Giant's Belt

As the walls close in on the Seekers, they are forced to decide if Einfasen's castle is truly as safe as its lord claims or if they should pursue another haven...

Seeking Sanctuary

The druids of Shaungarten question Thaisha's decision to bring the undead Occtis to their sanctuary and debate their continued aid...

A Bridge Too Far

The Seekers take to the skies via an eagle ally, bonding in the clouds as they head to the home of the Barrowguard...

Flight to Castle Torch

While searching for Alogar, the Seekers stop at Shadowlight Waypoint, where they learn of an unearthed prophecy and those who hold fast to its meaning...

Visions of Shadow & Stone

The Seekers arrive in Tannesar, where stranger and stranger revelations await them within this ancient place of power...

The Place of Wings

Vaelus speaks with a deceased ally of Thaisha's while Occtis grapples with his family's plans... and what was left behind...

Vindicta & Vale

In Dol-Makjar, the Schemers juggle jobs and subterfuge as they reckon with the ascent of the Sundered Houses...

Hand & Wheel

Azune is summoned to the Palazzo Davinos to investigate the disappearance of House Royce as Murray, Bolaire, and Hal realize other arcanists have gone missing...

The Vanishing

A visit to The Seven Stars yields important meetings and a nudge in the direction of their disappeared illusionist...

King of Cards

With nowhere to go and no choice but forward, the Schemers put their wits and tricks to the test in a confrontation with the Crow Keepers...

The Point of No Return

Murray learns more than she bargained for while investigating the belongings of House Tachonis while Bolaire and Hal are caught in a crime they can't explain...

Buried Truths

The Schemers make headway with their own plots, but Thjazi's secrets remain a mystery to unravel...

Good Tidings

When two political figures are attacked at the gala, the Schemers must jump into action to save as many lives as they can...

Targeted

The Schemers contend with the aftermath of a miracle while the Soldiers and Seekers secretly return to Dol-Makjar...

Council of Heroes

Thirteen voices rise as the three groups reconvene to seek each other's aid as the Houses tighten their grip on the city...

Complicated Questions

With opening night approaching and Thjazi's designs still obscured, a plan is formed for safety, rescue, and information...

Chasing Shadows

Everyone takes their places across Dol-Makjar as the Hallowed Round presents a show that promises to be unforgettable...

Opening Night

Vaelus is faced with an impossible choice, Kattigan is taken to the demonic tailors, and a team split has devastating consequences...

Here in the Dark

The teams attempt to reunite at the Rookery with varying cheerful and devastated attitudes as the consequences of their ventures begin to ebb throughout the city...

Trick of the Light

The Seekers rest before they travel the fey Miller's Road, but strange visions plague each of them in turn...

Road of Dreams

The Schemers dip into the political landscape of Dol-Makjar, but moves from their local enemies complicate their plans...

Off-Balance

An attempt to harry the Tachonis procession leads to the discovery of an attack on the fey at Hawthorn's Glade...

Rock and Flame

With Hawthorn's Glade in shambles, the Seekers aid the surviving fey in finding a new safe haven...

Lead the Way

The Schemers struggle with the consequences of their actions as the fight for Dol-Makjar intensifies...

Spectacle

Assassins storm the Hallowed Round and the life of one Schemer hangs precariously in fate's hands...

Death to Tyrants

The Seekers spend an evening in Sloak with King Gus and his retinue, where they make an impression on the Timmonish court.

A Heavy Crown

The Seekers reveal the plans of House Tachonis to King Gus, who offers Occtis an alternative way to oppose his father directly.

The King's Request

Wick and Tyranny must navigate Ksha'aravi's tower in The Pit while the rest of the Schemers must survive the attack at the Hallowed Round.

Masks in the Round

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The Snipping of Shears

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