Publisher's Synopsis
These histories were recorded by Imperial command. SO ORDERED. ... . The shield maiden shoved the captive down onto the sleeping platform. She pulled off her tunic, and tossed the young man a silver coin. -You are very fair, pretty one, - she whispered. Thus it was in the days of the Dark Empire. ... . The Great Queen of the Dark Empire was served by the cruel ranks of the shield maidens. Her foes were driven back by the sure and terrible darts and arrows of the merciless warriors. The men who were captured by the maidens might die, impaled on sharp stakes. Others were unmanned by the daggers of the hellcats. Those who served them well became camp followers - and were rewarded by a silver coin by the insatiable women of the spear. Astarte ruled the Dark Empire. She was served by the cruel Shield Maidens. All men feared their swords. Partial Contents: Close Ranks - The Favored One - Rider of the Dragon. ... . Adult content.
