Beset by grief, Saulzar stumbles upon a dying town where he finds the unexpected - hope. Hope that his lost love can be snatched from the icy grip of death.
Is it possible? Can his anger and guilt over Jafina’s death be assuaged by a miracle? Or will the price to pay be too high?
A Price to Pay is a short story in the Saulzar Codex. It is approximately 8300 words.
The Saulzar Codex
A Fall from Grace
#1 A Price to Pay - Saulzar battles his grief and the vengeful spirit of Flynn.
#2 The Bonds of Friendship - Saulzar and Janus seek the vessel of Herna.
#3 The Illusion of Control - Saulzar and The Wolves must assassinate the Warlord of Komarna.
#4 A Release from Rage - Saulzar completes his task as Kubetsai-jo, but suffers a great loss.
A Lesson in Honor
#5 The Cost of Revenge - A young Saulzar battles the criminal empire known as the Arah.
#6 The Lure of Power - A young Saulzar seeks to join the Durrant Heil.
#7 A Sword of Legend - Saulzar battles the undead to obtain the sword he is destined to wield.
#8 The Love of a Woman - Saulzar fights for the hand of the beautiful Jafina.
A Spark of Hope
#9 To Lead a Pack - Saulzar leaves humanity behind and joins with a wolf-pack.
#10 The Shadow of Empire - Saulzar's wolves terrorize the Genai at the behest of the emperor.
#11 A Barbarian Unchained - Guided by Omen Taru, Saulzar seeks vengeance.
#12 A Focus for His Wrath - Saulzar seeks to balance the scales of injustice.
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