The Capital is an ugly place. Under the rule of the Empire, the Valeroot elves have barely managed to survive, but at least they're not Arthali witches. Elmerah's people were exiled long ago. Just a child at the time, her only choice was to flee her homeland, or remain among those who'd betrayed their own kind. She was fine living out her solitary life in a swamp until pirates kidnap her and throw her in with their other captives, young women destined...