Thoughts surged unbidden to his mind. "I’m not brave enough. I’m not strong enough. I don’t have the skill or experience…"
But another thought came, unlike the rest.
"Someone has to pick up the sword" In the heart of a country ravaged by war, orphaned blacksmith Ryden and his childhood friend Melca are thrust into a world of bloodthirsty warriors and secret underground sects.
As they drink, dance and fight their way across arid plains and through overcrowded market towns they find a number of unlikely allies including a geriatric alchemist, a traitor, a halfwit and a horse called Dave.
Together they find themselves on a mission to change the course of the war; but as Ryden discovers more about his past he questions his own beliefs and ultimately realises that everyone has an agenda to follow.
