The land plunges into chaos as a horde of savage nomads is loosed on the helpless people. Raeesha uses her hard-won military knowledge to organize a company of women for defense, but their small victories lead to a greater conflict with the overwhelming enemies. Now, she must face the most difficult choice of her life, whether to accept harsh peace terms or to risk a bloodbath. Thousands of lives and the future of her homeland hang on her decision.