Krindar praised himself for many talents, some truer than others. One he was showcasing presently, the coordination with which he was able to carry himself while fully satisfied by harsh ales. Another, his favorite, he hoped to engage in shortly, his capacity for navigating mazes. He’d come to find a labyrinth with a complexity and a reward worthy of his talents. As hoped, he’d found a promising lead among the more discreet mages of the town.

His meeting had been arranged previously, and...