Violet Leaf is the poorest neighborhood in Yoquim, and Oneagh is the highest ranking fay in the city as lady of that shire. Oneagh is striving for better treatment of her shire, and as such, she has become engaged in politics for their sake. As such, she has become embroiled in intrigue that has made her a target of the Court of Sable Knives, and she knows not where to turn.