Reflections of the Sorcerer

This tale follows the journey of Freddy as he leaves Newharbour in pursuit of Odette de Grey, proceeding the events of Paulio de Grey's assassination.
The darkened forest canopy was silhouetted against the twilight hues of the evening sky, as Freddy basked in the warmth of his newly lit campfire. Staring into the dancing flames, he remembered that farmer south of Newharbour. A fleeting sense of regret entered his mind.

''"A hotter, more intense flame would have burned away the corpse. An elementary mistake not to be repeated." ''The last thing the sorcerer needs is to have those prying, self-righteous, holy fools meddling in his affairs.

A bellowing roar echoes out across the valley from the snow-capped mountains along the horizon. The image of Odette atop that red dragon is burned into his mind; her hand invitingly reaching out towards his. Why did he not accept her offer? Why is he pursuing her now? What will he do once he finds her? There's only one thing Freddy knows for certain; if he had to spend one more day with that dagger-eared joke of a ranger, he'd be wearing those "elven eyes" as pendants. A sinister smile stretches across the sorcerer's face. Perhaps he will still have that chance. His time with the West Marches Adventuring Company may not be over just yet.