The Black-Horned Grave

Nysska Stonegate, the first non-human enforcer in the Imperial Criminal Investigation Ministry, faces ongoing prejudice despite her success in solving the murder of the Empire's leading Runemaster. Her journey highlights the challenges of acceptance and the complexities of identity within a rigid societal structure. As she navigates her role, Nysska must confront not only the remnants of discrimination but also the darker elements of the Empire that threaten her newfound position.