This story takes place in January at The Guild's citadel, during the novel Heart of the Raven [in the Amaranthine Saga]. It begins the day after Tellith's story ends.

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"-Stay tuned for more-"

The TV died with a click, and Zuri dropped the remote control to the stand. He was tired of the endless prattle, tired of everything.

He shifted in the overstuffed chair and looked from one wall to another. A poster, a framed photo, a painting, the ...