Summer 1097 SR
Danica collapsed on her bed. The day had been a full one, spent poring over ancient accounts of sea battles. Most were dull, but at least she was beginning to understand how the Holy Fleet had evolved over the years.
"Busy day?" said Charlaine.
"I never knew just how many battles the fleet had seen. You"d think we were in a state of constant war."
"In effect, we are. The Holy Fleet has been trying to limit Halvarian expansion for years."
"Well," said Danica, "we don"t need to worry about that anymore. At least not for quite some time. The Battle of Alantra destroyed any hope of Halvarian dominance on the Shimmering Sea."
"Halvaria also has a coast on the Great Northern Sea. They say their fleet harbours in amongst the Scattered Isles. They might not have troubled the n
