Sorcery Rising
Imagine a world in which Europe does not exist; the Vikings (Eyrans) trade directly with the Muslims (Istrians) at the fabled Allfair, and the Footloose, nomadic gypsy peddlers familiar from a myriad of traditions, converge to swindle them both with false magic, tall tales, and petty thievery. To the Allfair come the cast of characters, seeking adventure, excitement, a beautiful southern wife… and, of course, a handsome profit.
But such is not to be found this year. Instead, Katla Aranson, swordsmith and rock-climber, chooses to climb the rock her people call Sur’s Castle – the seat of their deity. Unfortunately, the Istrians claim that rock for their deity Falla… and deem it sacrilege for a female to touch it. Sacrilege that comes with a death penalty. And in the resulting intrigue, the merchants can perhaps be forgiven for failing to notice the increasing efficacy of the Footloose charms, for something that has been long asleep within the world now begins to stir.