“Zero-point-zero-two metrics and closing,” the tower speakers sounded, only slightly louder than the exhaust from the galley. At the distance the ship was from port, the formality of giving the range to arrival was lost in a hurricane of wind. The harbor banked for a moment as it took on the extra weight of the transport, corrected itself, and the system went clear. With the ship’s bulk blocking the bay’s view, the travelers were...

“Here again. Did it bring food, or is it food?” it hissed at Anselm. He tried to pick out what tree the serpent spoke from, but the myriad of swamp sounds distorted the source. The haruspex waded forward in the water, holding the offering pouch at arm’s length. “I have what you seek, serpent. Do you have what was promised?” As his words echoed through the murk and fog of the swamp, he dropped the pouch. It barely made a splash in...

Jeremy gasped. The air burned but he grabbed as much as he could before he was smashed back under the water. Something bright and golden crossed his vision before his submersion and nearly caused him to lose his lungful of breath. He tried to pull himself to the surface, but something strong and sharp grabbed his ankle. It pulled hard and he found himself being drawn to the bottom of the tank. The grip loosened and he kicked to the surface...

The spear seemed to be leaning against the throne, and shaking violently at the same time. Its presence could be felt even this far away and it was frightening Yueern. Such a thing shouldn’t be here, shouldn’t exist, and this close to it, Yueern could feel the goddess Phaion leave her. She made the sign of the rising moon and setting sun, calling on Phaions sisters moon and sun to guide her through the blinding night sure to...

The dice bounce in massive hands. A smirk as the hand twists and lets the cubes fall. They scatter across the playfield, coming to rest at the end of the line with a satisfying pair of thuds. The hand’s owner leans in, looking over the result. “Two humans,” a voice booms from above. The player looks up at his opponent. “Yup two. I’ll draw and see if they can take down your Medusa.” His hand reaches down...