Did you do all the art and all the writing here? Fantastic stuff! So much evocative art here, used well. It's a small thing, but I love the way you've done the branding here. I want to read the other Tales of Scelus!
You've nailed the theme as well, of course. I could 100% believe this was adapted directly from a Vance or Howard short story. Dubious silk-wrapped sorcerer patron? Sign me up.