A Practical Guide to Evil I

In a world under the seemingly stable rule of the Dread Empress, the Empire faces hidden threats from scheming nobles and brewing rebellion. As ambitions clash and a potential crusade looms, the true danger emerges from the depths of the conquered lands where the enigmatic Catherine Foundling devises a bold plan in a pivotal encounter with a mysterious figure. As alliances shift and secrets unfold, the fate of the Empire hangs in the balance.