Medieval fantasy written by a scholar-historian.

The Kingdom of Cornwallis. A time of wars and violence, intrigues, conspiracies and betrayals. A time when the splendor and luxury of the royal court are ready to fade under the onslaught of powerful enemies, and humanity fearfully awaits the coming of the Shadow. The era of change through the eyes of four characters. Once upon a time, two boys and two girls grew up in Hartward Castle, the last obstacle on the path of monsters. Now they have to experience what the Gods have prepared for them. The gods who decided for them. One will become a noble Eorlin - and will pay dearly for it. The other will fulfill his dream of wandering, but will forever miss home. The third, in an insane thirst for revenge, will plunge the kingdom into the abyss of chaos. The fourth will withstand everything. But for now none of them knows what the future holds for them.