The Ritual

In "The Ritual," a devastating plague ravages the continent of Greater Virren, leaving the city of Rothenberg mysteriously untouched and its council convinced of their immunity. As superstition and desperation grip the land, a zealous religious order emerges, claiming to know the source of the calamity. Amidst the chaos, noble Katarina Lorenz, a veteran of civil war, questions the city's safety and conspires with her companion Tannhauser to uncover the truth beyond its walls. This gripping high-fantasy novelette sets the stage for a trilogy that explores harrowing human history against a gritty backdrop.