When the Amazons are blamed for attacks on Roman villages a want for their blood starts to fill the villager's hearts, but the Amazons are not aware of any attacks happening beyond their forest. For the last several years they have found a peace that they don't want to disturb.
Lena rules the Amazons accused of the attacks and the imposter is using her name to strike fear into their victims. When she finds out what has been done to her reputation she decides to do whatever it takes to regain her honor.
Ephy is tired of just barely surviving in a place that used to be filled with laughter and love. She decides she will no longer wait for death to slowly destroy her, she will go to it and go out fighting.