Until recently, Blazhka was the only female rider in the entire Udelya. Now she is the leader of her own brotherhood of half-orcs. The first year of her reign turned out to be extremely difficult: the fortress lies in ruins, many soldiers died in the last battle, famine is raging in Otradnaya, and it is unknown how long they will be able to survive on meager supplies... Every day the problems become more and more. A pack of ravenous dogs surrounds the camp, and the treacherous Hispartian nobles make plans to drive the half-orcs out of Ul-vundulas forever. In an effort to protect her people, Blazhka makes a difficult decision - to leave the lands of the Bastards and go on a long journey to the forbidden elven possessions. The half-orcs are no strangers to fighting for existence, but this time they will have to end a long-standing feud, fight a monster and challenge not only their enemies, but also the very nature of the Estate.