At the nation’s southernmost outpost, an alliance has been struck between the Lord of Heraldforn and the Yashai savages. An alliance that will be cemented with a marriage. Esteemed Lords, mysterious Magi and rogue opportunists from across the world are travelling to the desert outpost to attend the celebration. But can a war so recent in the memory of men be so quickly swept aside?  There are six protagonists that this story follows: A celebrated knight with a penchant for violence, seeks further glory to his name. A retired battlemagi and his insolent apprentice, seek to impose the will of their masters. A young elven girl and her adopted father, swept up in matters they would seek to hide from. A merchant who aspires to greatness. And then there is Ram.  This story changes POV per chapter, focusing on the same nine characters throughout. The story is contributed by 3 writers who each write the POVs for 3 characters each.  SMT Whitling: Mercy, Greeves and Zanzo  RD Renworth: Ideron, Eryn and Amka [anonymous]: Ram, Venitz and Anjo