Far away from home, hearth and heart,a certain blacksmith by the name of Teylin fights for the integrity of the kingdom of his friend the new king. Along the way through, he learns a few dark truths. Perhaps the pauper shouldn't have helped the Prince. Things get worse for Teylin as his actions begin to affect hundreds of lives; more than he cared to count. He didn't ask for any of this, but he finds himself the sword that defends the kingdom. Teylin also find out that the kingdom of Ëra is older than he thinks.