To Abu Sami: Wages of Devastation

From the introduction: Retolya, a thousand-year old city nestled in a picturesque valley, has long stood as a shining desert jewel of culture and cosmopolitanism. Yet war has arrived. Malicious spirits now vie for control over the city, using towering monstrosities to destroy their enemies. Meanwhile, the populace struggles to survive and find meaning as their city collapses around them.