Kalyna the Cutthroat

In "Kalyna the Cutthroat," Radiant Basket of Rainbow Shells, a scholar of curses and magical history, finds his life upended when he is stripped of his citizenship and must escape political turmoil in his home country of Loasht. With the aid of the cunning mercenary Kalyna Aljosanova, he seeks refuge in a seemingly utopian community, where their hopes for safety quickly unravel as distrust grows among the residents. The story explores the complexities of heroism and the moral responsibilities we owe to one another in the face of adversity.