In this fantasy story Pendal witnesses her first large scale ambush and destruction of Imperial forces sent to kill her. The northern winter is intense. But as a spiritually guided female warrior and priest she insists on leading small, dedicated teams of her guard to destroy the forces sent north by the Emperor. Pendal, now knows the Emperor must die at her hand, and has no doubt she must rule. She makes a spiritual connection with the most deadly predator of the northern forest and uses the connection to kill the Emperor. This is book five in the NighT Guardian Series, click on the link to purchase and immerse yourself in the adventure.