The trade city of Marjha. Mach Derune has made it through the Jarthrum Empire and to the city at the western most border. There is still a great distance to travel before he is within reach of his ultimate goal, but within the city he finds help where bloodlines live. Nothing in the world is ever truly free, but when help comes with an offer to trade, there is no reason to reject it.
Decisions made can have everlasting impacts, including those that were made with the greatest intentions. For all too soon Mach will find himself in a predicament that will make him realize that simple fact. Before he can return to his quest, there are things that he must make right.
Even if it costs him his morality.