A Shade of Paradise
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MatureOngoing1h 22m
Last published Sun, May 10, 2015
A succession crisis in the medieval city of Valonost spurs a contest of morality and retribution amongst the diverse members of the court, where, amidst political scheming, intrigue and war, each man must struggle to attain their shifting, perceived notions of justice. The shifting sands of justice holds all in the city in thrall, and it takes only one mistake to be swept up in the vortex of revenge so desperately sought after.
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