

Chapters: 30 (29 + Epilogue)
Novel
Word Count: 160k
Genre: High Fantasy/Adventure
In the magical world of Dargath, the story follows Xel— an orc tavern owner, an information broker, a healer, and guildmaster of the Blackwind Company. Though a resident of the city of Lladad for only two years, Xel has found a place far better than the forest from which he came.
When a simple act of kindness reels him into unraveling a plot to destroy his new home, Xel is forced to do what needs to be done with the contacts that he has to protect it. Xel’s morality, his livelihood, and his ambition are pushed to their limits against a wizard powerful enough to rip the city apart.
He must scheme with vipers, mingle with royalty, blackmail in the slums, and fight assassins and mercenaries. Most importantly, he needs to lean on the support of his friends to keep him steady and safe from his own inner demons tempting him with tales of failure.
Chapter 1: Backbone
Chapter 2: The Company
Chapter 3: Threads
Chapter 4: Deals
Chapter 5: Fragiles
Chapter 6: Flash, Dash, and Bash
Chapter 7: Old Dreams
Chapter 8: Invitation
Chapter 9: Summer Vipers
Chapter 10: Dance Over the Sea
Chapter 11: Jigsaws and Card Games
Chapter 12: The Gang’s All Together
Chapter 13: Grand Parade Escapade
Chapter 14: Mute
Chapter 15: Simple Philosophies
Chapter 16: On Your Feet
Chapter 17: Starscape
Chapter 18: Out of Reach
Chapter 19: Old Loves in Rays of Sunlight
Chapter 20: Intersection (Of Roh and Victor)
Chapter 21: Half a Sword
Chapter 22: Endless Stretching Web
Chapter 23: The Emerald Rage
Chapter 24: The Cravings of Animals
Chapter 25: Law of the World
Chapter 26: Crimson on Verdant
Chapter 27: Red Dance, White Dance
Chapter 28: The Invasion of Storms and Stars
Chapter 29: Weaknesses of the Heart
Epilogue
Loved Dusk Mountain Blues! Can’t wait to experience Tavern!
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