Prelude to Peace
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A collection of short stories:
Eruditio - a young girl argues with her father over her desire for peace with the other noble houses.
Virtus - a young boy makes an oath to support his uncle as he drastically changes his family's direction.
Sapiencia - a young oathbound girl studies in a great city of learning, but questions the future of her lord's children and the nature of family.
Potentis - a young boy wishes to bring the concept of mercy to the forefront of his family's warrior creed.
Saevitia - a young girl hunts the dangerous beasts of her land with her father.
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