A child, cursed by fate, abandoned by an act of heroism, will find their way from broken swords and spears. Theron was all but eleven years old when their father sent them away, they found refuge in the hands of a mercenary and a hawk gifted by the guild. Being taught the way of kill or be killed, they finally go off on their own, learning that life can be more than blood and blades. !!TW!! - Story contains death, mentions of suicide, self harm, alcohol, abuse, and smoking.