Tarnished Blade

A Mitanni’s coming of age journey

By: D. Walkaboutdude Moss

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Since childhood, Rawdha was known throughout the village as the "Tarnished Blade," a title born of shame after her mother, Merit, once a legendary Bah'ar warrior, brought disgrace to their tribe. Determined to restore her family's honor, Rawdha dedicates herself to mastering the art of the sword, driven by a singular goal: to redeem her name and prove her worth.

When she accepts a mission alongside her Bah'ar Sisters, Rawdha faces an agonizing revelation—the expedition is led by the very woman who caused her mother’s downfall. Torn between the expectations of her Sisters, who demand self-sacrifice and unwavering adherence to the warrior code, and the temptation to follow her own path, Rawdha grapples with her identity as a soldier.

Through her journey, she learns that the life of an honorable warrior is a precarious balance—walking the razor's edge between trust and betrayal, and finding the courage to remain true to herself, even when it might cost her everything.