Chrysalis

Chapter 1056

We will be one

Within, within

Surrender the self

To him, to him

The darkest night

Will end, will end

The cage of our flesh

Will break, will break

But we will live

Forever and ever.

In him

Prayer and refrain from the “Lamentations: Spirit of the Great One”, written by Priest Beyn.

on the southern shores of the golden mountain, it was a prosperous trading hub, a raucous tourist destination and the seat of power for the Guild in

district, momentarily disoriented. The handlers grabbed him by the shoulders and pulled him out of the way as the next group came through behind him. He stumbled a little, caught himself, and then walked down the ramp and into the plaza, Drake,

the Guild registry where they confirmed their applications, found their way to the dock and boarded

was a hive of activity. Various crews getting their gear stowed away, catching up with old friends, alongside the usual brainless flexing that went on whenever more than one merc could be found in the same

were wide-eyed, looking at the hubbub

on a big expedition, that doesn’t mean you need to announce it to the world. At least try to act like you belong

they straightened, attempting to affect an air of nonchalance. It was so patently transparent that

their bunks and pack away their belongings.

and I think this is going to be even bigger than we expected. The Path must have posted this job in quite a few cities; mercs are pouring into Gliax from all over the place, and I hear a

trying to contain their excitement, and he smiled. Their attitude was infectious, but he’d

powerful, experienced mercs out there boasting, daring each other, making bets and generally acting like pirates. Don’t be fooled.

which he had, to be

reached out and poked the

on the job is good for us, we can operate on the

spot he’d

excited, all right? Give me

Rillik grunted.

attempt to kill the mythic. When they approach you, look them in the eye and very politely tell them to jump overboard. I don’t care if they promise you world-diamond underpants as a down payment, it’s

“Crystal,” they chorused.

the hell out of here,” he told them. “Go and

out the door, ready to get a taste of adventure.

older mercenary waved him off as he kicked off his boots and pulled on his

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