The First Warrior

Old King's Walk is the kind of village most maps forget, a handful of cottages tucked under winter mountains in the Kingdom of Lionel. For Elric Shaddar, that is never been a problem. He has a roof, a family that chose him, and a stern guardian named Dratmar who believes discipline can keep the world from falling apart. He also has Jaime Durandal at his side, steady as a drawn blade, and a house full of younger siblings who make the hard years feel lighter.

Then the goblins come.

When raiders...