Horace Stubhart never wanted to be a hero.
A short story of the world of Underrealm.
Horace comes from a long line of city guards: good, dependable people who watch walls, keep citizens safe, and dutifully avoid anything that seems like it might lead to High Adventure. Those are for nobles and adventurers, not guards like Horace.
But unfortunately, Horace finds himself uniquely suited for a snowy patrol in Underrealm's capital one night. And he finds himself drawn in, step by step, to a nighttime adventure far beyond what his ancestors might have dreamed—and quite possibly beyond what they would have approved of.
The Chronicles of Underrealm are short stories set in the world of the Nightblade Epic, the Academy Journals, and more, and are perfect for true fans. They can be read in any order.