I really liked the twist on the "default" honorable and noble depiction of the DAO military - Teshin is a slimy little weasel and it's delightfully fun to watch him fall apart. There was one comment that intrigued me, and I'd love to know why you tossed it in: at one point Teshin thinks that the orcs' aggression against his homeland is "justified", and I'm curious why he thinks that. Is he seeing the world through a very mercenary lens - 'I don't care who's right, just who's signing my paychecks' kind of thing?
Overall this was a solid take on the theme, well-written with good flow. Thank you for letting us read it!