After a year of settling into the strange customs and life of a Khunese lady, the world begins to tilt. War is brewing between the nations, and the great Lord Maelegori is hell bent on taking advantage of his kingdom's weakness.  And he intends to use Trivask in the process. What the Lord has yet to figure out, is that Trivask has a target on her back, and the scent of her magic is bound to bring her pursuers running.