Saliya had journeyed far to plead with you, the Emperor. She saw you upon your stallion, and you were striking and imperious.

Saliya steeled her nerves and darted toward you. She had to try, for the sake of her family and people. Saliya reached out imploringly, choking back tears as she cried out,

“Please, Your Majesty! You must help us! My village—“

Her cries went unheeded as the guards dragged her away. Despair threatening to overwhelm her exhausted mind and body. “Please…”