Nevare Burvelle is the second son of a second son, destined from birth to carry a sword. The wealthy young noble will follow his fathernewly made a lord by the King of Gerniainto the cavalry, training in the military arts at the elite King's Cavella Academy in the capital city of Old Thares. Bright and well-educated, an excellent horseman with an advantageous engagement, Nevare's future appears go...