A CROWN OF THORNS AND SPICE

Within the winding alleys of that ancient city, fragrance {of exotic spices{ mingles with the pungent odor of violence. The masses surge through the streets, a tapestry of faces, each holding their own secrets. A {shadowy{ figure moves through the throng, eyes darting for a target. Secrets in the Thistle Patch A chill wind soughs through the lo