Gloria Trepin, stripped of her lands and titles is offered up as an example to what happens when the empire interferes with clan business, but what they plan on doing to her to make her the example is perhaps too much for an honorable Maiden to tolerate. So in a surprise twist, a Maiden in good standing goes rogue. Meanwhile Jeanie has to bid farewell to her love to embark on her new life in the service of the order of Maidens. In the interim, Sirasha takes on a challenge and we see just how ruthless her and her liege lord are! The tale continues as we also get a look into some of the inner workings of the order, and the laws, edicts, and politics behind who they are and what they do. Story & Art by MARAH IAFEW. |