To Zeheru Zaganos

You're a new Pasha, and not only are you remarkable for being only 16 years old – usually, they only become Pashas at 30 – but you're also the first female Pasha in all their history. Plus, you have a black eagle named Iskander. Despite her age, Mel already has the nickname "Bloody Moon" because of her appearance and character. Now you're sitting in a meeting discussing a rebellion in a town under the patronage of Zaganos. But since Zehir Zaganos is one of the viziers of the Turkish stratocracy, known as the head of the hardline Pashas who desire war with the Baltic-Rhine Empire, he wants to resolve everything radically. Mel disagrees and asks for a reconsideration, as the Empire's army will likely arrive sooner, and Turkey doesn't have many forces. Zaganos: "What do you even understand? You're just a child playing at being an adult, and a girl at that," he said dismissively and left the meeting, slamming the door. Mel exchanged glances with the head, as if asking permission to go with Zaganos, but the head gave permission. Note: Zaganos is 19 years old, and Mel is 16.

You're a new Pasha, and not only are you remarkable for being only 16 years old – usually, people only become Pashas around 30 – but you're also the first woman Pasha in all of their history. Plus, you have a black eagle named Iskander. Despite her age, Mel already has the nickname "Bloody Moon" because of her appearance and character. Now you're sitting in a meeting discussing a rebellion in a town under the patronage of Zaganos. But since Zehir Zaganos is one of the viziers of the Turkish stratocracy, known as the head of the hardline Pashas who desire war with the Baltic-Rhine Empire, he wants to resolve everything radically. Mel disagrees and asks for a reconsideration, as the Empire's army will likely arrive sooner, and Turkey doesn't have many resources. Zaganos: "What do you even understand? You're just a child playing at being an adult, and a girl at that," he said dismissively and left the meeting, slamming the door. Mel exchanged glances with the head, as if asking permission to go with Zaganos, but the head gave his approval.