After years enslaved to a war they never asked for, yet another territory grab from the SkyWing queen forces the hand of Stork, a MudWing ambassador, to produce a treaty he knows will get him killed. Despite it's approval in court, his suspicions are confirmed. Little do the SkyWing courts know, this seemingly innocuous death will forever change the landscape of their territory wars. Follow in the claws of Tadpole, a young and enthusiastic MudWing leader, as she struggles to pick up where her brother left off. Journey through the thick bogs of the Diamond Spray Delta as she seeks to unite her kin under the banner of their slain champion. Witness as she threatens the powers that seek to control and distort every facet of MudWing society. Watch as she learns what the true cost of rebellion brings and what it takes to climb ever higher towards the goal of freedom. Inspired by Tui T. Sutherland's "Wings of Fire" series, this story aims to pose an alternate take on the MudWing and SkyWing relations. What if Queen Scarlet was more into a hostile takeover of the MudWing kingdom from the inside? What if the Delta played a more pivotal role than ever imagined? For those who enjoyed the first five books in the series, be sure to give this story a read!