<p>Limani is the only home Toria has ever known. She may have left behind the mercenary life to embark upon a career in academia, but she will never forget her training as a warrior-mage. Not when she'll always carry the mental and emotional scars earned along with her prestige.</p><p><br></p><p>Victory did not begin her long life in Limani, but she has claimed the city as her home. After a century as vampire Master of the City, she will not hesitate to use either word or blade to defend it against all enemies. Using her newfound and disconcerting magic? That's a different matter entirely.</p><p><br></p><p>However, the world is on the brink of massive change as the empires surrounding Limani develop increasingly dangerous technological and magical weapons. Victory may not have a choice when the answer to protecting Limani involves joining with others to harness magic never seen before.</p><p><br></p><p>But all power comes at a cost. When mother and daughter collide over the best way to wield it, will one they both love pay the ultimate price?</p>