Introduction: When a warrior of a hidden kingdom is sent to rescue a mage from a hostile Empire, she unwittingly finds herself entangled in a plot to throw the entire continent into chaos. In a world where it seems none are innocent, who does a warrior choose to protect? Marhawet is an elite soldier trained in covert missions for Waracan, a secret kingdom hidden in the mountains. When one of Waracan's highest-ranking mages goes missing in the Empire of Tanetzlan, she is entrusted to journey south to bring him home safely. But his rescue is only the beginning, and things in Tanetzlan are not all as they seem.(Meanwhile-- Tamas, a local farmer, is having a rough couple of weeks at the hospital...)Read if you're into: strong women and soft men, lgbt+ characters, high fantasy with indigenous vibes (mexica/aztec), characters with unique magical abilities, mild political intrigue. Updates biweekly minimum...