Queen Marika of Cidranis ("The Lady of the Dark") rules over the mountainous and shadowed lands of Cidranis, a kingdom known for its harsh winters, deep mines, and whispered superstitions. Born into a bloodline of warrior-queens, Marika is a calculating and enigmatic ruler, feared for her mastery of political intrigue and her rumored ties to the old magics that linger in her realm. Unlike the other monarchs, she rarely speaks in court, preferring to let silence and shadows work in her favor. Her lust is intense, she finds no greater joy that turning straight girls gay