Sitting in front of the fireplace, Sipping Coffee took another drink of coffee. First imported in winter, coffee became his favorite drink. So much so that his friends had begun to call him Sipping Coffee in jest. Gazing into the fire, Sipping Coffee pondered the news of Evidias' kidnapping.
The day had begun much as usual. He had been filling trade orders when the town criers announced A meeting had been called by Dahlia. Quickly finishing the last order, he hurried to the hall. Frowning, Dahlia had entered the hall glancing down at her note in worry.
"Have any of you seen Evidias or have had word of her?" Dahlia asked hopefully. "The...
