Immortality, at any cost

This new version of Hunter is inspired by some insightful feedback by PoisonAlchemist. PA's comments highlighted issues with the internal consistency and motives of Hunter, and also some things in my head which never made it onto the page. After chatting with PoisonAlchemist and others, I decided to re-write this character as a new submission to allow a side by side comparison. Presented here is the new Hunter, co-written by PoisonAlchemist.

I dream of rain; I dream of gardens in the desert sand

--Sting, Desert Rose

Once known by another name, the port city of Dragon's Wake suffered terrible tragedy, from which it is still recovering.

With power borne from their unusual markings, men and women of the Five Orders of Ivory Tower are guardians and rulers of the Desert Realms, and guides to the people. But what secrets lay beneath their strange tattoos?

Honor is in the Eye of the Beholder

Aging Queen Seeking Her Successor