City of Scars (The Skullborn Trilogy, book 1)
“the voice said from the other side.It was Toran Gess, Veilwarden of the House of Blue, a cabal of mages in service to the Empress. House Blue was not to be confused with its rivals House Red or House White, both of which Blackhall thought sounded like wines. All of the Houses were advisors of sorts to Empress Azaean, and between the three groups they controlled most of the information and arcane knowledge in the western continent. Only their loyalty to the Empress kept them in line, and the ...Houses vied for her favor by constantly attempting to outdo one another with feats of arcane wonder, acting as the better spies or servants, and generally making a grand display of their power like a bunch of preening peacocks.Blackhall looked himself over. He was entirely disheveled, still in his robe, hadn’t shaved, and his breath reeked of alcohol. He decided he didn’t care. “Good morning, Toran.”Gess appeared from below, his eyes bright and alert. He’d dressed in his usual drab shirt and breeches, and the Veilwarden was so gaunt he put skeletons to shame. He gave Blackhall a look.“Ready for the day, I see,”MoreLess
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