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Prosper's shattered mind holds fragments of terrifying truth. As his cryptic warnings intensify, Darla and Maela piece together a chilling prophecy: Something ancient stirs in the Eastern Sky. When Prosper screams that the dragons are waking, the thieves realize they must return to the very place that broke him—facing the wizards who nearly destroyed them before. But this time, Maela isn't approaching as a refugee.

Ralan makes his decision and prepares to leave the Tower behind. With saddlebags packed and horses readied, he and Rebecca stand on the brink of their journey west. But first, Ralan must face Alard and reveal his plans to abandon his post as guildmaster. As dawn breaks over the awakening Tower, Ralan climbs the winding stairs to find his second-in-command buried in paperwork, unaware of the conversation that could change everything.

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Summoned to the highest chamber of the Seat, Kray faces a tense interrogation from Wilhelm, Crown of Gaotteland, about his true motives. With maps spread across the war room table, the dwarf must carefully navigate between truth and deception.

This binge contains 5 episodes. Episodes included: 1. The Stillness and the Burr (November 10, 2025) 2. Opening Pleasantries (November 11, 2025) 3. The Vote (November 12, 2025) 4. Chaos in the Council (November 13, 2025) 5. Escape From Harvest House (November 14, 2025) --- Episode 1: The Stillness and the Burr In a rare moment of peace at the Tower, Maela struggles with the unfamiliar comfort of domestic life alongside Darla. What should be a perfect respite becomes a source of internal conflict when a simple request to help the mysterious Prosper reveals deeper tensions. Episode 2: Opening Pleasantries Vesper and his allies arrive at Harvest House for a crucial guildmaster council, only to face immediate resistance at the door. When Tim, the Harvest guard at the entrance, attempts to block their entry based on selective rule enforcement, Karch demonstrates his mastery of political maneuvering with a calculated power play. But that is merely a prelude to the surprises and political lies that occur as the council dinner begins. Episode 3: The Vote During a tense dinner gathering of guild leaders, Ralan discovers that Captain Rogers has masterfully infiltrated multiple powerful guilds while secretly serving the Thieves. As allegiances blur and tensions rise, suspicious glances between Rogers and the supposedly unshakeable Guildmaster Quinto hint at deeper conspiracies. While Karch seethes with barely contained fury and Vesper watches the chaos with calculated interest, Ralan must make his choice: The loyal captain Rogers or the former Blade that tried to assassinate him. Episode 4: Chaos in the Council A crucial vote for the new guildmaster explodes into near-violence when Polo demands Ralan's arrest. As swords are drawn and guards advance, only the respected Quinto's intervention prevents bloodshed in the guild hall. While immediate conflict is avoided, the simmering tensions set the stage for a political powder keg that could re-ignite the city in violence at any moment. Episode 5: Escape From Harvest House Alard plays a masterful long game, fooling his captors with weeks of calculated deception. As he finally makes his move, slipping through Harvest House's defenses with the grace of a predator returning to its hunting grounds, he ponders the new era of peace now secured for Ness' future with Rogers installed as Guildmaster Craft.

A crucial vote for the new guildmaster explodes into near-violence when Polo demands Ralan's arrest. As swords are drawn and guards advance, only the respected Quinto's intervention prevents bloodshed in the guild hall. While immediate conflict is avoided, the simmering tensions set the stage for a political powder keg that could re-ignite the city in violence at any moment.

Vesper and his allies arrive at Harvest House for a crucial guildmaster council, only to face immediate resistance at the door. When Tim, the Harvest guard at the entrance, attempts to block their entry based on selective rule enforcement, Karch demonstrates his mastery of political maneuvering with a calculated power play. But that is merely a prelude to the surprises and political lies that occur as the council dinner begins.

As Guildmaster Polo orchestrates a historic council meeting that will reshape Ness's future, Alard's carefully crafted plan faces a challenge. The supposedly broken advisor has been biding his time, a secret strength waiting for the perfect moment. But when Polo unexpectedly invites him to attend the celebration, Alard's meticulous escape plan threatens to unravel.

Rogers, now hailed as the Hero of the Pit and future Guildmaster, confronts the uncomfortable reality of his new position within the Craft Guild. During a tense meeting with the imprisoned Alard, he wrestles with his identity as a thief forced to lead a bureaucratic organization he barely understands. As the political landscape of Ness teeters between Karch's maneuvering and Polo's revenge, Rogers must decide if he can transform from a master of shadows into the stabilizing force the city desperately needs.

This week, John P. Murphy brings us a terrifying look at identity, and ownership, in the not so distant future.

As Karch awaits news that could save the guild, he seeks refuge in mundane tasks - only to discover a horrifying truth. The guild's chief money counter arrives bearing news that threatens to shatter the very foundation of the Merchant Guild. With Quinto's ultimatum hanging over his head and time running out, Karch must now face not just external threats, but the possibility that the guild's power has been quietly crumbling from within.