Rabrandt, Prodigal Detective
I had spent years, starting in September 2021, and ending with this submission in October 2023, cooking up the concept of an Enigma "Sparker" card, a legendary creature that transforms into a Planeswalker. Because he's a detective in lore, I knew I wanted him to...
The Unofficial Spymaster
Though the Magistrum possesses technology advanced enough to send messages through handheld communicators, not all of the city-states of Crossroads, nor all of their citizens, have access to said technology. And even when they do, some simply prefer the old way of carrier birds, for...
Hitching a Ride
The one constant of life on the road, no matter which plane one finds themselves on, is that the benevolence of strangers can get you far. Literally in this case, as the Great Detective finds himself hitching a ride on a kindly farmer's wagon to...
In Captivity – Part 2(/3)
This second part of In Captivity was released back in August of 2023, continuing the story of Volpes's and Azurium's rehabilitation. The trickiest part about writing this one was writing Volpes in this period of transformation, struggling with the twin desire to hold onto what...
Decisive Action
"That's impossible." Enigma's ears and tail stood up on end as the alarm began to sound. Knowing his powers aren't effective against cameras and video recordings, he took the extra precaution to scout and study the offices his client asked him to break into. Whatever the...
You Think You Stand A Chance!?
As decreed by Enigma, the New Oplentian Empire has one law that trumps all others: The right to rule goes to the strongest, and their word is law. And with the construction of the arena, anyone is welcome to challenge the Emperor, and try to...
Let the Games Begin!
After establishing the New Oplentian Empire, and beginning the process of converting the people of the city into loyal titan soldiers, one of Emperor Enigma's earliest decrees was the establishment of a colosseum. There, titans could compete and spar against each other both for personal...
Crossing the Line
"They did say only the detectives were allowed to pass, though I doubt this is what they had in mind." Even this unfamiliar plane, with its hustle and bustle, and its technological advances compared to his own, is rife with the same familiar problems. "And I thought...
Night of Revelation – Part 3(/3)
When I say LittleBadWolf is always open for a commission, I mean it. They're one of the most dependable artists I know, so I was happy to go to them for this final chapter of Night of Revelation. Our heroes, having dealt with their respective villains,...
Look At That View
Enigma was always a fairly athletic person. It comes with the territory when one spends most of their time traveling from one place to another, always on the move. And whenever he arrives at a new and unfamiliar place, one of the first things he likes...