Tahlia Vedra is a talented warrior, a ruthless mercenary, and champion of Hammerhal Aqsha, but when the Chaos Warlord Mausolus Ebonpyre crushes a well-defended citadel, she is thrown into unfamiliar territory: politics. Now, she must find common ground with old rivals and become versed in the political machinations in order to orchestrate a favourable showdown with Ebonpyre, who seems to be one step ahead of her at all times.