Critical Role: The Mighty Nein–The Nine Eyes of Lucien HC

Author: Madeleine Roux, Critical RoleDelve into the mind ofCritical Roles most charming villain in this original novel that chronicles Luciens early life and his fateful meeting with the Mighty Nein.Lucien has always been able to spin a bad situation to his advantage. From his childhood on the dangerous streets of Shadycreek Run to his years living off the grid and learning blood magic from the Claret Orders, the charismatic blood hunter will find a way to get the upper hand.

When Lucien is on a job in the frozen wastelands of Eiselcross with his fellow mercenaries, a rough-and-tumble crew called the Tombtakers, fate leads him to a mysterious journal in the ruins of an ancient city. The book speaks of the Somnovem, nine beings who can grant Lucien power beyond imaginingif he is able to find them and free them from captivity.

Intrigued by this opportunity, Lucien pores over the journalbut the more he reads, the stranger things become. The nine whisper to him in dreams and waking visions. Time slips away, along with Luciens grasp on reality. And tattoosof red eyes begin appearing on his skin. . . .

With the ability to reshape the world within his grasp, Lucien ignores all warning signs. He has always bent fortune to his will, and nothingnot even deathwill stop him now.