Some people complain there are too many people on earth, Some people complain about secret societies, Some people accuse others of not being able to wake up early. Almost all people complain about something.

Any time a secret group usurps the collective will of the people, it’s wrong. Period.

MacMillian pinched the bridge of his nose. Conspiracy theories, secret societies… what the hell had he gotten himself into? What was next? Vampires? Werewolves?

The very word “secrecy” is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths and to secret proceedings…Our way of life...

The idea for the Guild first came up at a party. Your father and I met there and, well, I suppose that’s a story all its own. But we were both frustrated by the media...