House Qabhi is still in a weaken stadium, while the rival houses are preying for their weakness a unannounced distraction has appeared, one that even Vor’aq can’t ignore. The Shackleton Expanse is a new uncharted area of space, and being in favor with the Federation made it possible to enter this area of opportunity.

IKS Hor’Cha arrives in the Vraxir system and to their own surprise being invited to ritual combat season that only happens once every 20 years. But they are not the only house that has arrived, as Toral influence has received favor among a warband in this planet. Their goal is to push the inflame Vraxiri nationalism into Klingon protectorate status.

HoD Vor’aq Qabhi must thread the line between glory and restrain as they focus on reaching their new goal at this festival:

– defend Qabhi honorable tightly-ruled duals
– expose claims of potential dishonor that might occur
– keep rival Klingon houses from turning this festival into a proxy war
– offer a Warrior-Exchange Compact that would strengthen Vraxiri sovereignty and align them with Koloth-discipline.