Rodrigo pointed out the glittering city in the distance as the caravan rolled down the hill. The lead driver laughed when Rodrigo had told the story of how the bandits became innkeepers. He didn't believe a word of it. Probably just as well. They didn't need any extra fame coming into Lusia.

"That place is one of the most corrupt cities in the world." Rodrigo shook his head. "The dirt-poor live cheek by jowl with the insanely rich. Everyone is playing a game and you never know when ...