A deadly enemy. A surprise attack. A single survivor.

Nineteen-year-old Tarvic regains consciousness to find his fellow soldiers slaughtered and invaders from neighboring Malorn in control of the kingdom. Though he bears the name of a mighty hero from Alasia’s past, Tarvic feels anything but heroic as he hides his name and uniform to escape capture and execution. 

After he encounters three war orphans in need of a protector, Tarvic finds purpose in caring for them. Alone, he can't accomplish much against the enemies overrunning his kingdom, but he can do his best to guard the young girls from brutal Malornian soldiers.

When a mysterious stranger entrusts Tarvic with a perilous task, he is forced to choose between taking on a mission that might just help free Alasia and protecting his charges from danger. As he struggles to balance his duty and dreams, Tarvic risks losing more than just his noble name in the face of an impossible foe.

If you enjoy the finely crafted cultures and world-building of Mistborn, Song of the Lioness, or Farseer, you'll love the land of Alasia!