Professor Horthólary finds himself pitted against his most ardent enemy, the Bishop of Pessane. Nemestrinus, a powerful religious mystic has been captured and awaits the stake in his cell. It should be the Bishop’s ultimate triumph, but Horthólary is intrigued by the shocking fortunes of the militia that entrapped the warlock and wonders whether the price the Bishop paid was too high.
Professor Horthólary finds himself pitted against his most ardent enemy, the Bishop of Pessane. Nemestrinus, a powerful religious mystic has been captured and awaits the stake in his cell. It should be the Bishop’s ultimate triumph, but Horthólary is intrigued by the shocking fortunes of the militia that entrapped the warlock and wonders whether the price the Bishop paid was too high.
