There is not that big of a difference between battles and politics...Stuck in Var'nori, Selissa has to rein in her temper and play nice with the mages holding the key to her freedom. As if that wasn't enough, the city is currently playing host to diplomatic emissaries from all over the world. And some of those emissaries are taking notice of the mercenary-turned-mage . . .It is almost a relief when the demons begin dropping from the sky.