The Hurricane Wars

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of violence and child abuse.

Four months after the events of Part 1, Talasyn climbs the Tower of Heaven in Eskaya, the capital of the Nenavar Dominion. She cherishes her morning climbs, the serenity that the solitude brings her as she looks out from the top of the tower over the city of gold, an urban utopia nestled in the lush isles of Nenavar. The climb also reminds her of the vertical slums of Hornbill’s Head, reminding her that though she is now the Lachis’ka Alunsina Ivralis, she is still Talasyn.

Two months ago, Talasyn was presented to the kingdom as the Lachis’ka. Before the announcement and after, Talasyn is subjected to an endless parade of tutors teaching her about Nenavar’s history, language, culture, and social graces. Meanwhile, she is getting to know her father and grandmother. Jie, Talasyn’s lady-in-waiting, finds her and tells her that Urduja is summoning her for tea.

Talasyn finds her ceremonial garb restricting as she enters the Dragon Queen’s salon. She imagines a conversation with Khaede, who is still missing in action, in which Khaede mocks her for her outfit. When Talasyn greets her grandmother, she apologizes for their last interaction.