Rajan is a peasant farmer who hopes to become a warrior. He dreams of his family's former honor, fame and fortune. In a duel initiated by a neighboring young nobleman, he kills the man, heir to the father's estates. Duel of honor or not he must flee because the family is out for revenge.
Rajan's father disowns him when he tells him of the duel and his ambitions. Discovering that highly skilled paid killers, the Lhas'kar, are hunting him, he seeks refuge. Reluctantly, Rajan goes to work for Duhaur, sorcerer of Khe'chin, because Dunhaur promises the protection he needs.
Rajan's journey with Dunhaur finds him facing more sorcery and deadly treachery, as he tries to discover who he really is. Before it ends, Rajan must face the Lhas'kar and Duhaur if he is to overcome his own fears. He must also fight Harin, Dunhaur's son., another sorcerer, to fulfill his obligation to Dunhaur and avenge Jathan, his sweetheart's father. If he succeeds, he can return to N'lissa, the woman cherishes and live the life he wishes safely. This is an easy read and well written story that is quite entertaining.
Rajan's father disowns him when he tells him of the duel and his ambitions. Discovering that highly skilled paid killers, the Lhas'kar, are hunting him, he seeks refuge. Reluctantly, Rajan goes to work for Duhaur, sorcerer of Khe'chin, because Dunhaur promises the protection he needs.
Rajan's journey with Dunhaur finds him facing more sorcery and deadly treachery, as he tries to discover who he really is. Before it ends, Rajan must face the Lhas'kar and Duhaur if he is to overcome his own fears. He must also fight Harin, Dunhaur's son., another sorcerer, to fulfill his obligation to Dunhaur and avenge Jathan, his sweetheart's father. If he succeeds, he can return to N'lissa, the woman cherishes and live the life he wishes safely. This is an easy read and well written story that is quite entertaining.
