
Written by Jaleigh Johnson
Part of the Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves series
A bard's crew seeks fortune but uncovers a deadly secret that could cost them everything.
Edgin, a bard with a troubled past, teams up with the fierce Holga and a ragtag crew to swindle the rich. Their latest target, the enigmatic Torlinn Shrake, hides a dark secret that threatens their lives. As they navigate a world of monsters and magic, will their quest for gold lead to redemption or ruin? With danger lurking at every turn, Edgin must decide if the treasure is worth the risk to those he holds dear. Can they outwit a villain more cunning than any they've faced before?
Discover the thrilling origin stories of the bard Edgin, the barbarian Holga, and their whole adventuring party in this official prequel to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Edgin Darvis’s life is a mess. All that he has left are his lute, his dashing good looks, and his daughter, Kira. After a chance encounter with badass bruiser Holga, Edgin is forced to take a hard look at his bad choices. But the road to redemption is long and paved with unforeseen expenses. Fortunately, the world is full of rich fools begging to be parted from their money. And so Edgin and Holga do what any sensible entrepreneurs would do–they form a crew. Joined by the charming rogue Forge Fitzwilliam and Simon, a sorcerer with an intense inferiority complex, the team sets out to line their pockets with both well-earned and ill-gotten gold. Together, Edgin’s crew battles monsters across the realms: gnoll raiders, fey witches, and more fall beneath their sharp weapons and sharper wit. But when they encounter a new, more sophisticated villain, keen blades and piercing blue eyes may not be enough. Their target? Torlinn Shrake, a wealthy eccentric known for abusing his servants and hosting lavish parties. The plan? Play dress-up, sneak into the Shrake estate, and fill their pockets with as much loot as they can carry. The catch? Shrake is hiding a terrible secret: one that could endanger the lives of everyone Edgin has come to care for–even if the loot is too good to pass up.
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