Black Bargain

Black Bargain, a short story set in Athera from the Wars of Light and Shadows series:

Toler was insolent, a liar, and a cheat, convicted for smuggling and facing a sentence of convict labor. But when the Fellowship Sorcerer Davien lays claim to his punishment, his scapegrace traits will entangle his fate with the most dangerous conspiracy in Third Age history.

This story is best enjoyed after completing Stormed Fortress. A print of the cover art is also available.