Sword & Thistle - S. L. Rowland

nWith age comes wisdom. For a seasoned adventurer, it also comes with back pain.n n nn nTaking quests, exploring ruins, and camping under the stars. For Dobbin Thornhill, there's no better life than that of an adventurer. Especially with a reputation like his.n n nn nHis current task? Acquiring the elusive dragonfire mushroom for one of Eastborne's secret societies.n n nn nTo complete the quest, he'll venture into Hells' Crag, a dragon-ruined city still haunted by spirits half a millennia after the attack. Dangerous? Yes, but the pay is life-changing, even for him.n n nn nWhile Dobbin's past has led him to a life of solo adventures, some jobs can't be done alone. Joining forces goes against his every instinct, but in a land of shadows, a cast of unlikely companions could be exactly what he needs to confront his own ghosts.n n nn nIf he can find the courage to let someone else in.n n nn nWelcome to the enchanting world of Tales of Aedrea, where small-scale stories, low-stakes adventure, and cozy fantasy come to life within an epic, high-fantasy realm.n