The first lighthearted heroic fantasy tale featuring Rose, heroine of the Legend of the Iron Flower series, that started it all!
Rose, a female warrior with a superhuman constitution, and her partner Finn celebrate their defeat of a dark lord by attending a feast. But when Rose's morals lead her to interrupt a religious ceremony, they must face the wrath of the local god.
A short story previously published in Literal Translations and Afterburn SF. Takes place between Iron Bloom and Iron Flower.