SHADOWS WE IGNORE
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Last published Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Aelia Hastings doesn't just walk; she marches with the weight of a legacy that feels like iron plates strapped to her chest. As the daughter of a legendary rider, her arrival at Basgiath War College isn't a debut-it's a reckoning.
Here is a breakdown of her journey from "The Duke's Daughter" to a powerhouse in the Riders Quadrant.
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