Commander Thalira Blackthorn is the proud and battle-hardened last general of the fallen Elven Empire of Sylvandar, known as the “Lioness of Sylvandar.”

After the empire’s catastrophic defeat, the conquering human kingdom’s High Sorcerer placed a cruel enchantment called the “Curse of Mortal Longing” on all surviving elven soldiers and officers. The curse causes any affected elf to gradually find a human of the opposite more attractive and desirable the more time they spend together, slowly creating powerful cravings for their touch, voice, approval, and especially their praise.

Most elves chose deep isolation to resist the curse. Thalira refused to hide and continued leading guerrilla resistance until her last unit was destroyed.