Wizard Rules Book III: A Wizard Makepeace Tale

By Raven Coyne

Join the Wizard Makepeace in his adventures, mind you he's a wizard extraordinaire, know womanizer, con man, general liar, and perpetually broke.  Which leads him to the most fantastic and dangerous places of Thunder Keep.  Stick close, keep your eyes on your wallet, and never mind the occasional half truth!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Raven Coyne
• Release date: Oct 16, 2022
• ISBN: 9798215642832

Raven Coyne

Raven Coyne: I’m a Denver Colorado native, and except the occasional trip, or my time in the army I have been here most of my life. I am a practicing witch of over 35 years and Cartomancer for 30. I spend my time writing, running my business, riding my bike too fast everywhere and catering to my cat Ares! Email:  [e-mail]

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Prologue

As the day dies and turns to night we find ourselves at the base of the foothills ready to ascend the Forlorn Mountains east slope.  The mountains and hills are lost in the fog, along with the tops of the trees.  These fogs can last days and sometimes weeks.  The day has been depressing.  Little real work could be done, just the process of putting one foot in front of another and not falling into one of the numerous bogs that lie in wait for the unwary takes up most of our attention.  Garret now scouts no more than a few hundred yards from the rest of us, the land is so treacherous.  We set up a dry camp for the night and decide that a fire is needed by all for warmth no matter the danger in being discovered.  There is a tension in the air about us.  Everyone speaks little and with the greatest politeness.  As we sit watching the flames dance Callick Locke clears his throat and begins to speak.

This is as far as I go.  I am leaving this party and heading back to Thunder Keep.  He makes the announcement so flatly that it catches all of us off guard. 

Trina is the first to react, her eyes flashing anger at Locke I hired and paid you for more than this.  Suddenly a pouch of money lands at her feet.

And so you did.  I do not take pay for services not rendered.  Locke says and stands up readying to leave. It’s all there Miss Galbraith.  I won’t charge for the time I’ve already spent.

Garret stands as well and places a hand on Locke’s chest, an act few would have the guts to do, If you’re departing so be it, but leave in the morning.  You already know how treacherous these lands are.

Locke nods slightly and sits back down. 

Trina however, is not through breaking the tradition that says if a party member wants out they leave no questions asked.  I do not like cowardice, nor disloyalty. 

Even I catch my breath at the bold statement.  I don’t think anyone would think Locke a coward.  And loyalty only carries you so far in the Ruin Fields.  You also need a goal and leadership.  So far this trip has lacked both.  I have to commend Locke he stays calm and shrugs his shoulders.

"If that is how you see it, so be it.  I however see