Chapter Index

Chapter 1: The Salted Docks

Description: Our protagonist arrives at the Water's Edge with nothing but a rusted key and a debt to pay. The atmosphere is heavy with the smell of brine and secrets.

Outline:

• Introduce main character.
• They are in the process of moving to a new school. They are a mage preparing to transfer to the institute.
• Meet shopkeeper cat.
• Shopkeeper cat is a figure in the criminal underworld.
• Class disparity.
• Memorable and abrupt introduction for the shopkeeper cat. Mage leaves without notice.

Chapter 2: Market Whispers

Description: A lead takes the crew into the heart of the Marketplace, where illegal magic is the primary currency.

Outline:

• The chase through the narrow alleyways.
• A tense negotiation at the Central Plaza.
• First glimpse of the Institution's influence.