A piece of original fiction that tells a tale of war and political intrigue between Halin, a decadent kingdom long in decline, and the emerging power of the Lybdian Empire. While Halin clings to its capital city, Halinth, Lybdia wins triumph after triumph from its capital, Lybd. Characters grapple with loss, grief, leadership, loyalty, and sacrifice in the name of Lybdia's conquest and Halinth's relentless struggle for survival.