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... spreading deep into the very heart of the kingdom’s power. They operated in the shadows, their influence subtle yet vast, weaving through the underbelly of society. They were everywhere—from low-ranking mercenaries and soldiers to high-ranking officials in the royal court.

They had no loyalty to the kingdom or its people. Money was their god, and power was their purpose.

For years, The Black Thorn had thrived on the miseries of others, trading in every illegal business imaginable ...

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