In the Story

Where the Song Lands

‘Mahala's Curse’ by Jef Gray — dark, operatic tones embody the spirit of Mahala, an ancient sorceress granted immortality in exchange for guarding sacred gold. The gold itself is not cursed — she is. From the Crescent Islands, Mahala orchestrates revenge with devastating precision as airships attempt to flee with stolen cargo. A captive presence in the clouds known as Aelmir answers her command, tearing through zeppelins and balloons alike before casting them into the sea. Mahala knows the tide will return every coin to her grasp, while those lost in the storm become faceless casualties of her wrath. The Crescent Islands promise untold riches, but how long can such wealth be held — and at what cost?