In the lower district of the city-state of Prand, Duncan sat behind the counter of an antique shop, casually holding a city newspaper. Suddenly, his eyes blinked a couple of times, and his previously unfocused gaze sharpened. He glanced at the newspaper in his hands and flipped it upside down.
The front page headline announced a significant event happening soon in the city—His Grace, Bishop Valentin of the Deep Sea Cathedral, would be hosting a large prayer ceremony. During this event, more than ten churches across the city would ring their bells and blow their steam whistles to call upon the power of the Storm Goddess to bless the city.
As a warm-up for this prayer ceremony, Governor Dante Wayne had congratulated the cathedral last night and presented a gift...