MegaTokyo: Endgames Series by Thomas Knapp, Fred Gallagher

Imperial life is quite the culture shock when coming from a backwater farming community, but when Pirogoeth's magical talents catch the attention of one of the world's most powerful mages, she is sent off to the city and keep in Kartage to refine her talents. Under the tutelage of Socrato, Pirogoeth goes from village outcast to promising apprentice within one of the most advanced cities on the continent... moreImperial life is quite the culture shock when coming from a backwater farming community, but when Pirogoeth's magical talents catch the attention of one of the world's most powerful mages, she is sent off to the city and keep in Kartage to refine her talents. Under the tutelage of Socrato, Pirogoeth goes from village outcast to promising apprentice within one of the most advanced cities on the continent. Making friends, learning and shaping new powers, discovering a wider world, Pirogoeth's life becomes a flurry of activity... almost enough to make her forget about the dread shadows off in the distance. less

Life as a foxgirl is never easy, especially in the land of Avalon after the revolution. Scorned by deposed nobles who consider chimeras like her bastards, and by the new republic forces who regard those same children as remnants of the old abusive nobility, it's a day to day struggle just to be able to wake up the next morning.So when fate puts young Sunay out on the open seas beyond the reach of political forces, it opens up an entirely new world to explore.. moreLife as a foxgirl is never easy, especially in the land of Avalon after the revolution. Scorned by deposed nobles who consider chimeras like her bastards, and by the new republic forces who regard those same children as remnants of the old abusive nobility, it's a day to day struggle just to be able to wake up the next morning.So when fate puts young Sunay out on the open seas beyond the reach of political forces, it opens up an entirely new world to explore... a world that is under siege both from internal conflict as well as the dire waters of the Void. less

While the road to Kuith is always long, in most years it's not particularly troublesome.But these are not most years.Stories, news, refugees, and a heightened militia presence in the Central Free Provinces all tell of renewed hostilities with the Daynes, tribes from the northern highlands. Pirogoeth is sucked into the conflict, one that quickly escalates beyond the raids from the past... moreWhile the road to Kuith is always long, in most years it's not particularly troublesome.But these are not most years.Stories, news, refugees, and a heightened militia presence in the Central Free Provinces all tell of renewed hostilities with the Daynes, tribes from the northern highlands. Pirogoeth is sucked into the conflict, one that quickly escalates beyond the raids from the past.As the situation becomes more dire, Pirogoeth and her allies reach the decision to launch what amounts to a suicide mission directly at the heart of the Daynish Army, realizing that it's the only way anyone in the Free Provinces is going to live to see the spring.Provided they live to see the morning first... less