oww, is not a safe word Humans and Elves co-live in a city steeped in Magic and Technology. The Guardians of the Realm are the military force protecting the Realm. To keep order in the Guard ranks, Emperor Methusem uses corporal punishment by whip, tawse, and paddle. Unfortunately for discipline, there are some in the Guard who enjoy the corporal punishment way too much. To handle the recalcitrance, a new implement model is going into the punishment catalog. A uniquely designed tawse, excessively painful, but does little physical damage. Rumours abound this new tawse could drive an average Human or Elf mad from pain. This new tawse could really hurt someone in the wrong hands. Have they checked their inventory lately? By the Tome of Ancient Lore, Dragons rule the Skies and Mers the Waters. What has stirred these ancient rivals into roaming the lands of the Emperor? a Realms & Galaxies novel