Nathaniel Ward never wanted to be anything special. He just wanted to get noticed. An orphan serf in the medieval kingdom of Mavierem, Nathaniel struggles to survive his slavelike conditions and provide for his little sister. When Nathaniel is drafted into the dying cause of defending his kingdom, he is forced to the front lines, where he learns a secret that could decide the fate of Mavierem. Nathaniel never wanted to be special. But sometimes, special is the only thing that can make a difference.