The Wolves ride unrivaled across the Poi plain, a band of misfit mercenaries spreading chaos for the highest bidder. Led by Saulzar, they have quelled riots, broken sieges, infiltrated guilds, and operated the most profitable chicken fighting establishment in Bylars.
But greater events stir around them, and their new employer has tasked the Wolves with assassinating the Warlord of Komarna.
Can Saulzar lead the Wolves to victory, or will his leadership of the Wolves and his dominance over his sword, Hunger, prove to be an illusion of control?
The Illusion of Control is the third story in the Saulzar Codex. It is ~9400 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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