Damon Dwarfslayer is an outcast among the people of Royston. His entire life amounts to nothing, until he hears the story of his legendary ancestor, the Dwarfslayer, and inherits the famed sword of the same name. Under the guidance of his father, he builds his skill in swordfighting to levels unparralled in all the Westlands. It seems as if no one can beat him. Until, however, a small man by the name of Percival Merchant challenges him to a wager match, and, in a staggering turn of events, is defeated. The price he pays is not only the loss of the Dwarfslayer sword, but also his closest friend, the admiration of the people, and the respect of his father. Henceforth, with nothing to lose, he leaves Royston to steal his sword back. ~~~ Catherine Baker, to her parents' horror, was born with wings. Sheltered for eighteen years of life, she is completely dumbfouded when her parents take her out on a carriage ride in the early hours of the morning. Even without expectations, she certainly didn't expect to be abandoned in the middle of nowhere.