The Blade of the Guildmaster

With Ralan absent, Alard presides over a tense Captains' meeting. As they debate how to warn Polo, Maela resurrects an ancient, dangerous guild position—the Blade—and maneuvers skillfully to claim the role and the critical mission for herself.

Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

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Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first two Thieves Guild ebooks. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

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