“Definitely creepy…” Callum muttered under his breath as he picked up a broken elf horn from one of the shelves. Whether he liked it or not, Lord Viren’s dark magic study had to be searched. This was Callum’s study now, and he needed to find something—anything—that could aid in his own magical research.

His fingers trailed over dusty desks and shelves. The room was surprisingly organized, but it carried a lingering aura of death. The jars filled with magical specimens didn’t help ease the unsettling feeling.

As he searched, Callum discovered several items, some of which he wished he hadn’t. Magic gems, ashes of wolves, feathers, talons, and teeth lay among the collection. The most disturbing of all, though, were the weapon used to assassinate King Harrow, confiscated from the elven assassin, and a private dungeon room—likely meant for prisoners Viren needed to keep hidden and close by.