A tenuous peace
rules the imperial city of Paradesh after the empire's collapse. The new
republic is led by an elected Senate. Kathius, one of the senators and a child
of the old nobilty, works hard to secure new freedoms for his people, but there
are those who desire the return of the empire.
Marked for
death, Kathius remains vigilant. When convinced
to attend a play in one of Paradesh's theaters by his sister, Kathius is caught
by surprise when the city is attacked. The senator flees, knowing that the
death of the city's leaders could end the republic. The city is set ablaze.
Kathius' worst fear comes to pass: forces loyal to the banished emperor have
started a war.
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A Reckoning
Shaun Kilgore
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