POLITICS ARE HELL
Kaylin wasnât sent to the West March to start a war. Her mission to bring back nine Barrani might do just that, though. She traveled with a Dragon, and her presence is perceived as an act of aggression in the extremely hostile world of Barrani-Dragon politics. Internal Barrani politics are no less deadly, and Kaylin has managedâbarelyâto help the rescued Barrani evade both death and captivity at the hands of the Consort.
Before the unplanned âvisitâ to the West March, Kaylin invited the Consort to dinner. For obvious reasons, Kaylin wants to cancel dinnerâforever. But the Consort is going to show up at the front door at the agreed-upon time. The fact that she tried to imprison Kaylinâs guests doesnât matter at allâŚto her.
A private Barrani Hell, built of Shadow and malice, exists beneath the High Halls. It is the High Courtâs duty to jail the creature at its heartâeven if it means that Barrani victims are locked in the cage with it. The Consort is willing to do almost anything to free the trapped and end their eternal torment. And she needs the help of Kaylinâs houseguestsâand Kaylin herself. Failure wonât be deathâit will be Hell. And thatâs where Kaylin is going.