Vellmar the Blade (Chronicles of Alsea, #5)

EVERY LEGEND BEGINS WITH THE TRUTH.

Lead Guard Fianna Vellmar is the daughter of a champion, trained to handle blades since she was old enough to grip a knife. Her sword skills have caught the eye of Lancer Tal herself, earning a promotion to the most elite warrior unit on Alsea.

With one dream already achieved, Vellmar sets her sights on another: the Global Games. In the annual competition of the world's best athletes, she aims to prove herself the finest blade handler of all — until a stunn...