SIDEQUEST (2023)

It was supposed to be a simple gig: defend a small town's mythical artifact. But when the gang's main quest gets delayed, the boogeyman of Tol Kestra, Barca, sends them ona side quest that could change all that they know about D'arik's life! Ogres and hammers and scares, oh my! Plus, wBACKUP: Will lil' Uhok ever get the bardic arts out of his mind?

Ylwin and Grachen take center stage in this issue. Fresh off his transformation, the former dragon wizard experiences a mystical panic attack that upends the group. Ylwin shares the story of her identity revelation and Barca sends his spooky pals to really ruin a pleasant slumber party. Backup Story: Just how sneaky can lil' Uhok be?

Many of Sidequest's biggest mysteries are addressed in this issue: Who was the old woman from the previous issue? Why is Barca laying waste to Tol Kestra? Where did the Ring come from? What does the group do with Grachen's Ron Weasley-looking ass? Backup story: Uhok proves to be an exemplary student in the ways of the bard!

D'arik's choices as a husband, a father, and a friend come to a culmination. Can Tareen and crew stave off Barca's final push? Will the hirsute boogeyman achieve his malicious goals? In the battle of obligation and escapism, which comes out on top? Plus, Lil' Uhok must decide between his parents' expectations and his heart's desires.