Legends of the Ancient World: Edge of the World

Since the subjugation of the Barbarian Tribes, the Empire now dominates the entire span of the continent. At the far reaches of the Empire, where the land meets the Barren Sea, lies the port of Titus. Titus marks the extent of the civilized world, and the begining of the edge of the world. The Barren Sea is not as Barren as it may sound. Sailors who dare venture report slithering sea monsters, heartless pirates, magic volcanic islands, and men riding the backs of dragons. Fanciful talk you know, but intriguing nevertheless. Port Titus conducts a profitable trade into the Barren Sea. Merchants trade fine textiles, grain, spices, and trinkets into the region for whale oil, and the much regaled sunstones. The power stones are urgently sought after by the alchemists of the empire. Nobody knows exactly what the alchemists use the stones for. However, everyone knows that the stones yield great power, and over time, they fade. The problem is this. The governor of Titus has found irregularities in the accounting of the trade goods. It appears that someone is skimming for personal profit. As a result, the governors lieutenant, Roger Basso, has hired you into an undercover operation. —description from the back of the box