Etched in Scandal

TORIN

"What is it," I asked.

"A situation is spreading through the territories."

"Explain."

Vaughn placed a carved slate tablet on the table between the council members.

"This arrived from the eastern patrol an hour ago."

I looked down at the tablet.

The carved surface showed a crude but unmistakable image. The scene depicted the interior of my private chamber. My face had been etched beside the f