The arrival of a large mercenary company at the western gates of Kingsford attracted considerable attention that morning.
At the head of the procession rode a woman whose reputation had once been enough to make even veteran mercenaries reconsider their behavior.
Her long crimson hair stirred beneath the morning breeze, and the sword resting at her waist appeared almost ordinary compared to the oppressive presence she carried.
Valeria, the woman once feared throughout the Royal Capital as the Blood Queen, had returned to Kingsford.
Behind her traveled the members of her mercenary company, accompanied by several supply wagons and familiar figures from Evergreen. Although years had passed since the company had last operated regularly within the capital, its banners remained recognizable to some of the older guards stationed at the gates.
