A Dissident's Plight

Arlan's days as a shunned noble and mediocre duellist are shaken by visions of a plague soon to claim his mother's life. Firstly, he needs to stop drinking so much. Secondly, he-

Well, his plans hardly matter.

The civilized world has sinister designs for mystical half-bloods like himself, and its underhanded politics waste no time claiming their freshest pawn.

Lovers are torn apart, dreams shatter, and Arlan is forced to endure, lie, and fight his way through ancient secrets and conspiracy.

But before he can save others, he, too, must do what it takes to survive...