The potential contract promised unprecedented stability—enough to secure Runewright's future for at least a decade.
Yet this opportunity came at a cost: a race against time and competition, forcing the workshop to hastily hire new, untested hands.
Under the pressure, Runewright's leader, Walter, made a difficult decision.
Though the workshop typically conducted rigorous background checks and assessments—essential due to the risk of magical secrets being leaked—circumstances left no room for caution.
The new recruits were assigned only to minor stages of production, while veteran artisans focused on critical tasks. Still, unseen eyes lurked in the shadows, waiting for a single crack in Runewright's defenses.
One of those shadows belonged to Peter.
