<p>The inception of a spiritual odyssey begins . . .&nbsp;</p><p>Artka, once a nobleman&rsquo;s son, is now a Carnalian soldier fighting a war against Ecclessa, which is said to be ruled by a ruthless Magician.</p><p>Lost in the forest while escaping tophets, Artka is pierced by an Ecclessite&rsquo;s kingsman sword&mdash;but the sword does not immediately harm nor kill. To survive the piercing and heal his heart&rsquo;s wound, Artka seeks Logon who waits at the rock where he was slain, only to learn a new brigade is soon to be created and Artka is to be a kingsman of it.</p><p>Invisible enemies lurk around him.</p><p>Hate battles against him.</p><p>Sacrifice is required of him.</p><p>Knowledge awaits him.</p><p>Only the runes on his Ecclessite sword can lead him to safety . . . if he can survive the journey.</p>