History Repeats

In the glittering crossroads of the galaxy, Xanabar stands as the ultimate market where rival worlds clash and bargains are sealed over clinking glasses and swirling smoke. Here, mercenaries act as impartial arbiters, stepping in before disputes turn to blood and demanding a price for their peace‑keeping services. When two strangers arrive with conflicting claims, a cold‑spoken enforcer forces them into a high‑stakes wager that could cost a life—or a fortune in crystal‑cut gems.

Amid the bustling streets, Peter Hawley wanders with his uncanny companion, a talking dog named Buregarde, whose keen senses sniff out hidden danger. Together they navigate the tangled alleys of this massive trading post, picking up whispers of a mysterious disappearance and the subtle currents of power that flow beneath Xanabar’s glittering surface. Their observations hint at deeper conspiracies, promising a tense dance of negotiation, loyalty, and survival in a city where every contract is a matter of life and death.