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The Monster of Elendhaven Crochet In examining what it meansA darkly compelling story of murder, a monster, and the magician who loves both. Set against the backdrop of the plague ridden city of Elendhaven, clinging to the edge of the ocean and stripped of all hope, you'll find a tale of retribution, magic, and monstrosity. In the deep shadows of this forsaken city dwells a monster. With a soul as icy as it is cunning, it weaves its hands around throats, immune from the grips of death. A puppet to its fragile