In the past, there was once a great war between humans and demons. This war, the war that took hundreds of thousands of lives, was finally brought an end to by a group of heroes. Books tell that three heroes rose up against the demons leader, Black Death, in the hopes of saving the human race. The battle they fought was long and arduous, their magic power tested against that of Black Death and eventually, down to a sudden miracle, the heroes won. The hero of The Sword, The Shield and The cane, were defeated as well, sacrificing their lives to put an end to the demonic menace that threatened to destroy order as we knew it.
A blade cannot be brandished without a price. Every time you draw a sword you die a bit, inside. When suffering is thrust upon a land that has long known peace, and there is no white knight to shield the innocent from the flames - a coward can become a hero. A mere boy can defy a queen...but at what cost?
Kelith Kettlesbee is in love, with his home, his books, and the blacksmith. When danger arises for which destiny has no answer, will he and his friends have what it takes to defend it all?