Put Yourself in His Place

In the shadow of the bustling industrial hub of Hillsborough, soot‑filled chimneys and tangled streets give way to a landscape once celebrated for its rolling valleys and crystal streams. The town’s relentless factories have turned its once‑clear waters black and its skies a perpetual gray, yet beyond the smog the surrounding hills rise in violet‑tinged splendor, hinting at a world untouched by progress.

Perched on the forked mountain of Cairnhope stands an abandoned medieval church, its moss‑covered walls and intact stained‑glass windows a stark contrast to the grime below. Guarded fiercely by the enigmatic Squire Raby and his loyal groom, the sanctuary remains untouched by vandals, preserving centuries‑old brasses and a solitary stone font. When curious travelers and local youths alike tempt fate by approaching its silent doors, they discover a web of old loyalties and whispered rumors that promise more than simple trespass.