From the introduction: Across the Florin channel (or the Guilder channel, depending who you ask), lies the island kingdom of Guilder. This nation has, in turn, been Florin’s greatest ally, greatest enemy, and almost everything in between. Home to the impassable Cliffs of Insanity and the deadly Fire Swamp, you might be forgiven for thinking it is an inhospitable place. But Guilder is a land rich in adventure. It is a place of pirate havens and spies, lost secrets, and ancient places. While a benevolent princess rules over the land, Guilder is still a place of assassins and politics. You never quite know who might be listening, even in the most welcoming tavern, and strangers always catch the most attention. But there is always work for a quick blade or a charming wit—if you know where to look. There is even magic here, if you make the mistake of letting it find you…