The story thus far...

Vasileios is the king of Negatia, a country which is in poor relations with its neighbor Porphyros. At the start of winter, the Porphyrians send an Asharian mercenary and criminal to assassinate him, but her attempt was thwarted by the king. When he realizes the assassin, Moira, is a woman, Vasileios offers her a game. He will let her go and attempt to kill him two more times, but after the third strike, if she has yet to win against him, he will take her as his wife. Not having any other choice, Moira accepts...