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The Mercenaries’ Tale

Follow the adventures of Doug McCracken the ex-soldier, Blaise the gunslinger and Gratin the mage as they take on a job for Salmanic Inc, the biggest corporation on their planet. Little do they know that the job may very well prove to be their last…

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Mercenaries’ Tale – 4.17 Transformation

The Central Hub was a large reception area one would typically expect to find in a scientific institution. It was a round room, a reception desk at its centre flanked by an identical set of spiral staircases that led to the upper floors, their design intending to invoke images of…

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February 4, 2023 at 12:01 pm | The Mercenaries' Tale | No comment

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Mercenaries’ Tale – 4.18 Monster Mash

The Mercs tried backing up but the alcove was lacking in space. They found themselves only able to press up against Dr Käsehändler with their weapons at the ready, the scientist whimpering behind them. The Sisters were studying the trio, their sunken eyes sweeping up and down every bloodstain and…

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February 11, 2023 at 12:01 am | The Mercenaries' Tale | No comment

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Mercenaries’ Tale – 4.19 The Morality of Vengeance

The corridor was quiet save for the muffled squeals and grunts from behind the steel doors and a distinct shuffling sound emanating from a nearby corridor. The Mercs became silent as they strained to listen to the latter sound, quickly determining that it was coming towards them. “Oh hell…” Doug…

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February 18, 2023 at 12:01 am | The Mercenaries' Tale | No comment

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Mercenaries’ Tale – 4.20 Promises

Gratin was powerful. The mercenaries had never doubted that but sometimes it was easy to forget how powerful. As they wandered out into the early dawn air, they were hit by a stark reminder. There were craters everywhere from all the spells that had missed their targets. Large patches of…

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February 25, 2023 at 12:01 am | The Mercenaries' Tale | No comment

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Mercenaries’ Tale – 4.21 Of Nightmares and Divinity

Gratin was sprawled across the cool grey marble floor, head ringing with anti-magic and the taste of blood in his mouth. His surroundings were unfamiliar, the walls made of dark stone, bright white crystals in sconces lighting the area. The large bulk of Dr Käsehändler was standing before him, facing…

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