Simon and his cousin Jacob always wanted to travel the world, perhaps sail across the seas like in the stories. They didn't really expect to be able to, but assaulting the local wizards seemed like a good reason to make themselves scarce. And, should they find fame and fortune across the sea, in the shining city of Taleor, what would be the harm there? Certainly Simon's inventions had already attracted the attention of Lioras, who claimed the young men would find plenty of like-minded people there, if they would only travel with him. There were, of course, some things the good merchant failed to mention, such as the creatures that dwell beneath the waves, and in the forests they have to pass through. Also, that he may have exaggerated how welcome they would be in Taleor. And the current success of their comrades' inventions and guild in a city where magic swims through every facet of life. And where they would be living. Oh, and Lioras failed to mention the war brewing in the south as well. Honestly, the longer the cousins live in Taleor, the more it seems they may have been misled rather badly. Thankfully, once settled in, a place for their lives seems easy enough to carve out. Friends, drink, (even the extra coin or three). Despite it all, this city might be exactly what Simon and Jacob needed. Of course, things have a way of changing rather suddenly...