Needs of the Empire

On the run - again.

Branded an enemy by the Church and Emperor, Daphne Holdfast is forced to flee the Imperial City with her young daughter Karalyn, whose own mage powers are now beginning to reveal themselves.

They intend to travel to Rahain, a land in turmoil following the devastating invasion and occupation by Alliance forces.

With Holdings missionaries converting the newly-freed Rahain masses, and the overthrown aristocrats fomenting rebellion against the new regime, Daphne and her infant...