Artesia Afire #4

In "The Sacrifice," Artesia faces a growing crisis as tensions rise within her inner circle—after a tense encounter with Miklos and the Grand Duke's sons, she turns to her allies to weigh rumors that could shift the war's course. When news breaks that the Isliklid king has broken the Thessid-Golan emir’s oath by sacrificing hostages behind enemy lines, Artesia must confront the consequences of a betrayal that could unravel every alliance she’s built. Written and illustrated by Mark Smylie, this issue delivers a stark, character-driven moment in the series, with cover art by Smylie capturing the weight of the moment.