Sword Song: A novella

With the passing of the Hal Emperor, the previous balance of power shifts in favor for the Commonwealth, who is constantly gaining supporters from every corner of the Great Sea. With each passing moment, they become unstoppable. Alliances are created and destroyed in a matter of a few strategy movements on the board. But, little did they know that a greater threat looms over them all, a threat ready to engulf everything under it without remorse. High in the mountain a prince is born, that will guide the people westward. Most thought that those times will not come in their life time, they were mistaken. Court intrigues, heroism and betrayal mix with personal gain. Jealousy, greed, lust and murder mixed with personal gain are always present in the king's court. Two kings battle each other over a border dispute. Like in everything there is only one winner. King Hirtan of Girdian has one goal in mind, to make Lady Joanna his queen. Will he succeed, or will he fail like the rest of her admirers? A professor hurries to finish his work. Will he succeed? The king's servants desperately try to change the odds. Olgierd, a mercenary captain, after a bloody battle, decides to hunt a legendary wolf. What will he do after, if he succeeds? A nephew has his own plans for the kingdom. Everyone has a motive and personal gain behind their actions. Wealth, power, lust and greed are mixed into this ever spinning circle. Everything is possible, with little magical help.