“It was the race of the century. Millions upon millions of participants lined up at the thousand miles long starting line. The tension and excitement permeated the air like a thick miasma. Even I was affected. Who am I you say? Why I am the world’s greatest adventurer. I have slain demons and gods, conquered the hardest dungeons, scaled the tallest mountains, and braved even the hottest deserts. They call me the devourer of the hidden, discoverer of secrets, and the destroyer of the unknown. For my name is Charles Brie, the only man who shall win this race!” After my grand monolog, my crew looked at me with awe. “Captain,” My first mate sighed. “We truly pity you and your delusions of grandeur.” And with that, the race that would decide the fate of all began.   (Cover art by DanP)