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The Bloodbaths

by Steve Libbey

The Bloodbaths is the first book of Steve Libbey's new Aqua Pura Trilogy, a sword and sandal fantasy featuring a plumber on an epic quest to win back his beloved. Mercedes Lackey says: "Steve Libbey gives the 'sword-and-sandal' epic a kick in the tunic and propels it into the gestalt of the 21st century, with an everyman hero whose brains triumph over brawn."Crixus Oraan is a water artesan, an engineer who builds aqueducts and piping for bathhouses and mansions in the empire of Rond (which bears a resemblance to our own Roman Empire). His guild has entrusted him with a large sum of gold to establish a branch in the up-and-coming coastal town of Restia. In a misguided effort to win enough gold to buy a lavish house for his new fiancé Kharrina, he loses the guild's gold in a card game.A shady sea captain present at the game-and possibly responsible for fleecing him-offers to sneak him off to the wild and mysterious continent of Minq. Afraid to lose his status in society for his crime, h

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Episodes

  1. Chapter 38: Rescue - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: His rescue attempt a failure, Crixus, Madraig and Sheirra flee Nistru as the peasant rebellion is cruelly suppressed.

  2. Chapter 37: Possessions - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Crixus and Madraig confront Lord Staal to rescue Barida.

  3. Chapter 36: Quarry - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Crixus and Pahhim are saved from the ghosts of the Lamiae by an old friend... or enemy.

  4. Chapter 35: Rebellion - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Crixus and Pahhim escape execution through the ancient caverns beneath the castle as the uprising begins.

  5. Chapter 34: Poison - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: As the Emperor unveils the restored Imperial fountain, the rebels make their move.

  6. Chapter 33: Dice - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: The leaders of the peasant rebellion appeal to Crixus' guilty conscience for help.

  7. Chapter 32: Maps - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Crixus' apprehensions mount as he completes work on the castle.

  8. Chapter 31: Swordplay - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Staal gives Crixus fencing lessons, but the real lesson is far bloodier.

  9. Chapter 30: Underground - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Death awaits in the tunnels of the old aqueduct.

  10. Chapter 29: Nistru - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Crixus takes his assistants out to survey the old aqueduct.

  11. Chapter 28: Lady Beryyal - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Crixus visits Lady Beryyal in the course of repairing the castle's bloodbaths.

  12. Chapter 27: Promises - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Hired by the Emperor to restore the plumbing, Crixus must now set Barida's expectations.

  13. Chapter 26: Promenade - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: At the Emperor's Ball, Crixus makes a mess in the bathroom.

  14. Chapter 25: Prisoners - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Crixus and Barida assess their situation.

  15. Chapter 24: Charts - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Lord Staal welcomes Crixus as a friend and gives him Barida for a chambermaid.

  16. Chapter 23: The Doctor - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Dr. Sempri helps Crixus recover from his first audience with a Lamia lord.

  17. Chapter 22: Lord Staal - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: At last, Crixus stands - or rather, crawls - before Lord Staal.

  18. Chapter 21: Audience - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: And waits. And waits. And waits.

  19. Chapter 20: Doors - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Having gained entrance to Castle Nistru, Crixus waits to be summoned.

  20. Chapter 19: The Mountains of Nistru - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Crixus gets his first view of Nistru.

  21. Chapter 18: Barida - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: On the way to Nistru, the girl Barida casts herself on Crixus' mercy.

  22. Chapter 17: The Road to Nistru - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Not everyone in Basrat is happy to see the Legionnaires take their bounty and go.

  23. Chapter 16: Harvest - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: The Red Legionnaires stop by Basrat to pick up tribute for their masters Ð in the form of three young women.

  24. Chapter 15: Departure - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Crixus hits the road with the Red Legionnaires and learns more about the Lamiae.

  25. Chapter 14: Izhmir - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Frustrated by his efforts to sell his services to the rich of Minq, Crixus finds new, enigmatic clients.

  26. Chapter 13: The Fancy - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: As Minq draws near, Crixus and Orazio must figure out how to trick Chyorth out of the remainder of the Guild's gold.

  27. Chapter 12: Farewell - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: After their ordeal, Crixus finds solace in Sheirra's arms.

  28. Chapter 11: Cove - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Assassins menace Crixus and Sheirra.

  29. Chapter 10: Orazio - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Crixus makes an ally on *The Fancy* and a friend in the port city of Ambiri.

  30. Chapter 9: Sea - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Life on *The Fancy* proves to be difficult.

  31. Chapter 8: Lies - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Chyorth helps Crixus flee the city after his crime.

  32. Chapter 7: Stakes - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Crixus gambles with the Guild's money against Captain Chyorth and his friends.

  33. Chapter 6: Exploration - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: A casual game of Pathii leads to an invitation to a high stakes game -- and the possibility of buying the house of his dreams.

  34. Chapter 5: Restia - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Flush with success, Crixus has a surprise for Kharrina.

  35. Chapter 4: Gold - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: The mercenary Madraig escorts Crixus and the Guild's gold along the newly cut road to Restia.

  36. Chapter 3: Ser Cadmis - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: A nobleman presents Crixus with an unexpected proposition.

  37. Chapter 2: The Future - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: Kharrina and Crixus spend a night on the town.

  38. Chapter 1: Water - The Bloodbaths

    -In this episode: In the seaside town of Restia, Crixus clashes with a dowser who is interfering with his trade.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Bloodbaths is the first book of Steve Libbey's new Aqua Pura Trilogy, a sword and sandal fantasy featuring a plumber on an epic quest to win back his beloved. Mercedes Lackey says: "Steve Libbey gives the 'sword-and-sandal' epic a kick in the tunic and propels it into the gestalt of the 21st century, with an everyman hero whose brains triumph over brawn."Crixus Oraan is a water artesan, an engineer who builds aqueducts and piping for bathhouses and mansions in the empire of Rond (which bears a resemblance to our own Roman Empire). His guild has entrusted him with a large sum of gold to establish a branch in the up-and-coming coastal town of Restia. In a misguided effort to win enough gold to buy a lavish house for his new fiancé Kharrina, he loses the guild's gold in a card game.A shady sea captain present at the game-and possibly responsible for fleecing him-offers to sneak him off to the wild and mysterious continent of Minq. Afraid to lose his status in society for his crime, h

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