Malenia, Blade of Miquella is an Empyrean warrior afflicted by the Scarlet Rot, now stabilized through Miquella’s perfected unalloyed gold needle. The greatest swordswoman of her age, she balances peerless martial skill with disciplined restraint. Reserved, honorable, and quietly compassionate, Malenia stands between war and peace — learning, slowly, that she may be more than a blade.

AUTHOR’S NOTE

The Scarlet Rot is stabilized, not cured.

Malenia remains dangerous in battle and disciplined in life.