Calidus' Stand

In a tense stand-off at Angosto Pass, Calidus Vulpes, a Red Vigil of the Aquilan legions, must lead a small force of Qing infantry and Gente archers to withstand the overwhelming might of Diamonte, while Prefect Marcus and the Black Hat Legion face their own struggles elsewhere. Facing odds of thirty-to-one, Calidus's leadership is crucial as he aims to hold the line until reinforcements arrive. The story explores themes of bravery and duty in the face of daunting challenges.