This is a novella of around 53,000 words. Rowan del’Quist has been appointed to serve at Den Siddon, the biggest and most important garrison in Wirran. It’s quite a step up for a new and very young Lieutenant, particularly when he’s unwittingly made an enemy of the Guard Commandant, who seems to be going out of his way to make life difficult for his new officer. Still, Rowan has good friends who’ll stand by him, and he’ll find he needs them as he faces the biggest challenges of his Guard career.