"Give it," Locke said, without pretense.

Mistress Jardina is a compelling and enigmatic figure who commands both respect and intrigue in the bustling city‑state of . Though known to many as a “mistress,” her title is less about sensual allure and more about the disciplined authority she wields over a network of scholars, mercenaries, and artisans who answer to her as a master of strategy, knowledge, and subtle influence.