Sanibonani! Umlingo at your service. Who has the pleasure of meeting the future 'King of Knaves'? Krystallia holds many secrets and with secrecy comes hidden treasure. No, I'm not talking about mere gold, but magical amulets, weapons which are attuned to the elements, and other items that have been previously seen as myth. Unfortunately, in the search of one particular lore, I find myself captive by a beautiful, but intimidating, noblewoman of the Sumerki Elves. How can I rid myself of an enchanted tower? Alas, I must shake the hands of a Teufel and become indebted to a devil!

Umlingo the Rogue Warlock is created by Khala Grace, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Umlingo the Rogue Warlock

Curious minds tend to wander. When the call for action strikes, all I can think about is where to initiate my response. Lessons become more difficult as I can only think of treasure. While Pautina’s attention turns towards finding a new scroll in the library, that's the opportunity to observe. 


My eyes peel away from the table towards the shelves. 'There must be a hidden chamber somewhere.' The main bookcases are placed along the walls. A couple of rows stand in the center of the room. The case that I need will most likely be set against a wall. From my position, I cannot determine which one to investigate. 


I feel a hand on my back. Pautina returns with a bound text with an engraved plant in the leather cover. She opens the book and flips through the pages. 


"I don't think that this is going to be a suitable subject for me," I say with a frown.


"Excuse me?" She smiles. "To learn what one can and cannot eat is a valuable topic."


Chapter 21: An Offer You Can Refuse