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The Mercenaries’ Tale

Follow the adventures of Doug McCracken the ex-soldier, Blaise the gunslinger and Gratin the mage as they take on a job for Salmanic Inc, the biggest corporation on their planet. Little do they know that the job may very well prove to be their last…

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The Mercenaries’ Tale – 1.14 Sniping

Blaise Takes Aim

Natural assassins kill to a beat. Like a proficient ballroom dancer circling to the key notes of a waltz, a good killer moves from one target to the next in one continuous movement. Blaise secreted herself within an alcove under one of the balconies overlooking the three layers of decks…

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November 11, 2013 at 12:00 pm | The Mercenaries' Tale | No comment

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The Mercenaries’ Tale – 1.15 Doug’s Rescue

Doug vs Cockney Doug

The fish caught Doug across the side of his face, a cold moist collision across his flesh. The warmth of his breath caused clouds of condensation around his mouth, and he shivered without his jacket to protect him from the cold. He chuckled as the fish came back across the…

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November 12, 2013 at 12:00 pm | The Mercenaries' Tale | No comment

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The Mercenaries’ Tale – 1.16 Enter Abaddon

The circling ship levelled itself so that it was at an equal height to the conference room’s windows. It was a small ship, its interior crowded. Robed figures sat on benches lining the hold awaiting the time to land. A tall figure stood in the door which separated the hold…

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November 13, 2013 at 12:00 pm | The Mercenaries' Tale | No comment

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The Mercenaries’ Tale – 1.17 Mercs vs Mages

Gratin vs Abaddon

The lead mage, Abaddon, smirked at his prey. “So, my Brother, it’s been a while,” he announced, moving to lower his hood. Judging by his prominent cheekbones and strong jawline, he once could have been considered attractive. However, time had not been kind to him. His skin was pock-marked; the…

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November 14, 2013 at 12:00 pm | The Mercenaries' Tale | No comment

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The Mercenaries’ Tale – 1.18 Mages and Mobsters

The mage battle had spilled outside of the conference room. Walls and floors had been demolished through the ferocity of the battle, flames engulfing the scenery as the two combatants travelled through the ship. Tourists fled. The more level-headed members of the already meagre serving crew sought to block off…

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