Introduction: A sentient cloak abandons its centuries-long vigil in a ruined dungeon to seek fame and fortune in the wider world 鈥攐nly to find itself entangled in a web of political intrigue, ancient magic, and the lingering shadow of its own forgotten past. Filled with gothic whimsy and razor-sharp wit, this dark fantasy satirical novella follows an unlikely hero who must confront what freedom, purpose and identity really mean....