SIDEQUEST (2023)

D'arik's choices as a husband, a father, and a friend come to a culmination. Can Tareen and crew stave off Barca's final push? Will the hirsute boogeyman achieve his malicious goals? In the battle of obligation and escapism, which comes out on top? Plus, Lil' Uhok must decide between his parents' expectations and his heart's desires.

Many of Sidequest's biggest mysteries are addressed in this issue: Who was the old woman from the previous issue? Why is Barca laying waste to Tol Kestra? Where did the Ring come from? What does the group do with Grachen's Ron Weasley-looking ass? Backup story: Uhok proves to be an exemplary student in the ways of the bard!