A secret and powerful order somehow connected to the magi Oswell gathers in the wake of the events of Blood and Water, and newest acolyte Ransley finds himself thrust into a very dangerous mission against potentially the greatest threat in the world.

After I finished Blood and Water, I started to kick ideas around in my head for a continuation for the series and an expanded plotline. This little short story, set after the end of Blood and Water, is designed to be a bridge between the series and what's yet to come.

So yes, I'm not done with Deacon and Bain yet! The wheels in my head are turning. Smoke is pouring out of my ears. I'm vaguely hungry. Stay tuned for more Blood and Water news, and in the meantime, enjoy this mini-piece!

Characters and story copyright me, of course.
Rated Genera for clandestine meetings of shadowy orders.