Just a reminder, I completely respect that not everyone likes the inclusion/existence of AI art, so I've put it in it's own chapter so that it's easy to skip and not shown side by side with the story. If it's not your thing, I totally understand where you are coming from.

  This concept art is included entirely for fun, and will never be sold or monetized in any way. It will never be as good as your imagination, so if it doesn't fit with the version of something in your head, go with your imagination instead.

  A case of theft: this story is not rightfully on Amazon; if you spot it, report the violation.

  Whump

  Crossing the mine

  Fleeting sunlight

  Site of the showdown

  Flesh-renders

  The matriarch

  Nick casting a spell