 While she fears that her district commander, Lord Wyldon, has given her this assignment because he views her combat skills as inferior to those of other men he disproves this notion.He explains that she was chosen for her post because she is the only knight Wyldon knows who wouldn't discriminate against the poor and disenfranchised.Kel soon comes to realize that these refugees, torn from their homes, robbed of their wealth and self-respect, are her responsibility.