This story just jumps straight into the action without any real prelude or explanation. The only thing we really get is the caption box, which probably refers to some kind of science fictional version of the Fortress of Alamut. But again, that’s not entirely clear. The art is pretty good, though.

(Heavy Metal Mythical Special, Spring 2010 – Page 77 The Insurgents of Edaleth #3: Deliverance by Tackian, Miquel, and Brion)