The Silver Key

In "The Silver Key," Shalnark faces a race against time to gather the funds necessary to return home from a primitive land, where only one ship can take him. To secure the expedition's funding, the cunning thief is recruited for a dangerous heist by a local legend, testing his patience and skills. This short story serves as a standalone prelude to the novel Festival of the Azure Moon, inviting listeners into a world of adventure and intrigue.