Adelphe's Convalescence

Fifth in the Paladin's Series: An offer of peace has shocked everyone, but the man to deliver it seems genuine and honest. A good man who follows the orders of a bad one. The city stirs and shakes and trapped within it, Addie is losing herself.

Being a spy is all that Addie knows, and she's good at it. She agreed to sacrifice any claims to glory, fame, or even basic recognition to serve her country. Having her body broken in the line of duty seemed inevitable. Now she's confined to a chair, stuck looking out at the world as it passes her by because, if she can't be a spy, who even if she?

Ferrant is the royal blacksmith and, though a self-sworn pacifist, he creates weapons and armor for the paladins. He equips them so they can protect themselves, so that they can protect their country. When he stumbles upon a paladin that he doesn't recognize, one that no one even knows exists, he wants to protect her as well, but when he hurts her, does he even have that right any longer?

An offer of peace, a broken paladin, and the blacksmith who just wants to see his friends and loved ones safe. This could be the chance to finally end the war that has plagued their people, if the city doesn't collapse under its own shadowy weight.