High Treason

Akharis has served the Empire with his life blood, earning the name Red Lion of the East for his service. He has never required much from his service, wanting only the honor and good name that came with his obedient service. But when the Emperor commands that Akharis turn his blade against his own village, and his own family, Akharis commits the worst sin that any man could. He leads his men against the Empire itself. A low fantasy short story.