The Ranger’s Good Side
The students in Creative Arts are always looking for more subjects to depict in their work, and the newest Captain of the Magistrum's Ranger Corp proved to be an ample muse. This time, it was the sculpting class who requested a model. While Azurium was initially...
A Warrior’s Summer Vacation
Not every waking moment of Rabrandt's life involves writing his latest novel or dealing with disasters or various levels of severity. A wanderer's soul can find adventure even in the more mundane moments, like a relaxing summer vacation. Some might not find a jet-ski off of...
A Titanic Summer Vacation
The Theorum Magistrum values those who count themselves among its staff, including and especially its professors. They have a large role in molding the younger generations into wise and capable masters to carry Crossroads into the future. In recognition of that responsibility, they are afforded...
The Newest Pillar
By law, going through rehabilitation and coming out the other side is enough to expunge any debts to society. This was a stark contrast to Oplentis, the city that had dominated so many of both his childhood years by force and adult years by choice. And...
To The Point
"I'm not fond of a direct approach. But there can be no disputing its effectiveness." It takes a rare fool for Professor Rabrandt "Enigma" Cyanis to take the field and enter direct combat. His preferred methods of conflict resolution involve more finesse and subtlety. But occasionally...
Back Alley Dealings
Enigma: "I have to ask. How did you manage to evade authorities for so long? You stand out more than anyone else I've ever apprehended." Volpes: "Simple, detective. Before I started my own 'enterprise', there were others. They were so adept at 'policing' their own territories...
The View is Always Better From the Rooftops
A truism of the trade is that if one want to remain undetected, their best bet is to get as high off the ground as they can. This is because the vast majority of people rarely, if ever, look up. And by raising oneself above...
Ready for a Brawl
Though there is relative safety inside city-walls, and most settlements have some form of organized force they use to keep the surrounding regions under control, the truth is that Crossroads is a dangerous plane. Ferocious beasts, both robbed from other planes and genetically modified by the...
Traverse the Way
"Hmm." The mage gazed upon the map silently. Despite his initial skepticism, the merchant appeared to be telling the truth about the map they sold. At the very least, his locator spell is able to forge a clear path using it as a reference; The illusory...
Just a Little Sip
It had been some time since Enigma has last visited the tavern. Though the oven-roasted cockatrice with creamy mushroom gravy was a delightful dish among many of their menu, he had figured out how to recreate their culinary delights on his own long ago. For...