The Artificer

What does a master artificer need after eliminating a threat to the future empire? Nothing but a chance to finally pursue his craft in peace. I cheated death itself and returned to the glorious city on the Neva, the one we built together with the Czar. Three hundred years have passed, and...

The family has been saved from ruin, and the old mansion's standing strong again—things are finally looking up! A fresh commission is on the horizon, promising Alexander a return to his cherished craft. The artifact he's expected to make appears simple enough. Could there really be any...

A job from an old family friend unleashes a flood of surprises. And there's a bigger problem than dark mage threats—the patriarch is sick, and only one healer can save him. The mission? Complete the job—and track down that healer. Along the way there will be new allies, unexpected charges...

A new commission becomes an unexpected and dangerous challenge. This time I’m dealing with the denizens of the Shadow World—thieves of human souls. My search for answers takes me to a small northern village whose secrets are guarded not only by people, but also by monsters. To prevail, I...

And once again, a new commission turns out anything but simple. At first, nothing makes sense at all—but as events unfold, dangerous details begin to surface . . . ones that could shake the Imperial throne itself. To make matters worse, the Voznesensky mansion is getting visitors—and not the...

A new client and a new commission seem harmless and routine—exactly what Alexander needs. The artifact turns out to be a demanding piece of work, but at least the Earth and Air aspects of magic are simple enough. Still, the object of the client's concern is mysterious and unusual—a strange...

The Patriarch has finally recovered—and immediately set off on a journey. Alexander, meanwhile, heads to the Imperial hunting grounds in search of a creature that proved too much for even the Empire's most seasoned gamekeeper. The task seems simple enough: study the animalistic aspect of magic...