A prequel short story set at the start of the uprising that dethroned the High King of Havish. Familiarity with at least one volume in the Wars of Light and Shadows series is suggested as background to grasp the full impact, and for best appreciation read Reins of Destiny anytime in Arc III, Alliance of Light. Originally printed in The Solaris Book of New Fantasy, also available as standalone in both Kindle and ebook formats on the Author's website.