Khamilla e-Zahr's life has been built on a foundation of violence and vengeance. Every home she's known has been destroyed by war. As the daughter of an overthrown emperor, she spent her childhood training to win him back the throne. But when her parents are assassinated by another rival empire, plans change. With her heavenly magic of Nur, Khamilla is a weapon even enemies would wield - especially those in the magical, scholarly city of Za'skard. Hiding her identity, Khamilla joins the enemy...