Chapter 1: Encounter
While travelling to Skeinhold with his Master, Owain encounters two frightened runaways.
Mistress of Skeinhold
A young bard and his master travel to Skeinhold Castle in the wild, untamed Cae Valley. The once mighty Cadoc is no longer Lord and Master, and a beautiful and deadly woman rules in his stead.
Owain had waited a year to sing for the Duke of Kas Mendoc. But his master, the renowned Trystan of Langorn, has a change of heart, denying him the fame and honour he craves. They journey to Skeinhold Castle in the wild Cae Valley. Bitter and riddled with doubt, Owain wonders if he'll ever emerge from his master's long shadow.
Yet Skeinhold hides a dark secret known only to a dying lord and his runaway kin. The veil between worlds grows thin, and Owain's Dreamsight stirs. Who is the Lady of Skeinhold, and why does she possess an artefact thought lost? Can Owain and Trystan discover the truth in time, or will Owain succumb to temptation?
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Chapter 2: Skeinhold
Owain and his Master arrive at Skeinhold and find something quite unexpected.
Chapter 3: Great Hall
Owain and his Master meet the Mistress of Skeinhold.
Chapter 4: Deathbed
Master Trysten pays his respects to Cadoc.
Chapter 5: Temptation
The mistress leads Owain to her chamber.
Chapter 6: Confrontation
Owain confronts the Mistress of Skeinhold.
Chapter 7: Fury
Hell hath no fury...
Chapter 8: Possibilities
The final chapter of Mistress of Skeinhold.