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Shae lost her younger brother to the mysterious blue plague a few years ago. Coupled with her father's death when his heart gave out, and her mother becoming mute through grief, her existence is bleak. The area where she and her mother struggle to raise sheep is plagued by drought, and regular visits by bards who expect an ample tribute further strain everyone's livelihood. It's a hard existence, quickly made even worse when Shae discovers her mother's body. The murder weapon is...Log In or Sign Up to Read More